Athcarne Cross

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AlternativenameGaulstown Cross
White Cross
LocationGaulstown, Duleek,
County Meath, Ireland
Coordinates53°37′39″N 6°26′58″W / 53.627492°N 6.449501°W / 53.627492; -6.449501
Athcarne Cross
Cros Áth Carn
Athcarne Cross is located in Ireland
Athcarne Cross
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Alternative nameGaulstown Cross
White Cross
LocationGaulstown, Duleek,
County Meath, Ireland
RegionNanny Valley
Coordinates53°37′39″N 6°26′58″W / 53.627492°N 6.449501°W / 53.627492; -6.449501
TypeWayside cross
Height3.11 m (10.2 ft)
History
BuilderCecilia Bathe
Materialsandstone
Foundedc. 1675
Site notes
Public accessyes
Designation
Designations
Official nameAthcarne (White Cross)
Reference no.322

Athcarne Cross, also called Gaulstown Cross or the White Cross, is a wayside cross and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.

Athcarne Cross is located near the sources of the Nanny, 3.6 km (2.2 mi) southwest of Duleek.

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