Nurney Cross facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nurney Cross |
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| Native name Irish: Cros na hUrnaí |
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The second, more recent cross at Nurney.
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| Location | Nurney, County Carlow, Ireland |
| Built | 5th/6th century |
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The Nurney Cross is an ancient stone cross found in Nurney, County Carlow, Ireland. It is a special kind of cross called a high cross. These crosses are tall, stone monuments often found in Ireland and Great Britain.
This site was once a monastery, a place where monks lived and prayed. It was started by a person named Abbán way back in the 5th century AD. Experts believe the Nurney Cross was made around that same time.
What Does the Nurney Cross Look Like?
The main Nurney Cross is a unique cross with a circular top. It is firmly placed in the ground. You can find it close to St. John's Church of Ireland in Nurney.
There is also a second cross nearby. This cross is about 1.7 metres (5.6 ft) tall. It measures about 1.2 metres (3.9 ft) wide across its arms. The cross is also about 30 centimetres (0.98 ft) thick.
