Dowdall Cross facts for kids
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Crois an Dúdalaigh
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 Location in Ireland
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| Location | Commons, Duleek, County Meath, Ireland |
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| Coordinates | 53°39′15″N 6°25′09″W / 53.654063°N 6.419194°W |
| Type | Wayside cross |
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| Founded | 1601 |
| Designation | National Monument |
Dowdall Cross is an old stone cross found in County Meath, Ireland. It is a special type of monument called a "wayside cross." This means it stands by a road or path. It is also a "National Monument," which means it is protected by the country. This is because it is important to Ireland's history.
Where Can You Find Dowdall Cross?
You can find Dowdall Cross in a town called Duleek. It is in County Meath, Ireland. The cross stands right where Main Street and Abbey Road meet.
Why Was Dowdall Cross Built?
A woman named Dame Jennet Dowdall had this cross built. She put it up in the year 1601. She built it to remember her first husband, William Bathe. This cross is one of several that Dame Dowdall had made to honor him. The cross was fixed up in 1810 to keep it in good condition.
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