Carrickdexter Cross facts for kids
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Cros Charraig an Dísirt
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 Location in Ireland
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| Alternative name | Baronstown Cross |
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| Location | Carrickdexter, Slane, County Meath, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°42′11″N 6°34′57″W / 53.702968°N 6.582497°W |
| Type | Wayside cross |
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| Founded | c. 1607 |
| Designation | National Monument |
The Carrickdexter Cross is an old stone cross found in County Meath, Ireland. It's a special type of cross called a wayside cross, which means it was built by the side of a road or path. It's also recognized as a National Monument, meaning it's a very important historical site protected by Ireland.
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Where is the Carrickdexter Cross?
The Carrickdexter Cross is located about 3 kilometers (or 1.9 miles) southwest of a famous place called the Hill of Slane. This area is in County Meath, which is in the eastern part of Ireland.
What is the Carrickdexter Cross?
A Cross from the Past
This ancient cross was built around the year 1607. It was put up by a woman named Jennet Dowdall and her husband, Oliver Plunkett. They wanted to create a lasting monument.
How it Looks
The Carrickdexter Cross looks a bit like other old crosses you might find in places like Duleek and Gaulstown. However, this cross has fewer detailed carvings (sculptures) and more writing (inscriptions) on it.
On all four sides of the cross, you can see special designs called heraldic shields. These shields often show symbols or patterns that represent a family or a group of people, like a family crest. They tell us a little bit about the people who had the cross made.
