St. Mark's Cross
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| St. Mark's Cross | |
|---|---|
| Native name Ardchros Naomh Marcas (Irish) | |
| St Baoithin's Cross | |
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| Type | High cross |
| Location | Burgage More, Blessington, County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°09′41″N 6°32′29″W / 53.161499°N 6.54141°W |
| Area | Liffey Valley |
| Height | 4.2 metres (14 ft) |
| Built | 12th century AD |
  Location of St. Mark's Cross in Ireland | |
| Official name | St. Mark's Cross |
| Reference no. | 280[1] |
St. Mark's Cross is a high cross and National Monument located in Blessington, County Wicklow, Ireland.[2][3]
St. Mark's Cross is presently located at the south wall of Burgage cemetery, Blessington, 600 m (660 yd) west of the River Liffey.[4]
History
St. Mark's Cross was erected in the 12th century next to a church and holy well in Burgage More. In the 19th century, it was also known as Saint Baoithin's Cross. The original site was submerged during the creation of Poulaphouca Reservoir, and the cross was moved to Burgage cemetery.[5]