Tonaknock Cross
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Tonaknock Cross is a high cross and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.[3][4]
AlternativenameKillahan Cross[1]
LocationTonaknock, Abbeydorney,
County Kerry, Ireland
County Kerry, Ireland
Coordinates52.383012°N 9.698287°W
Typehigh cross
Crois Thóin an Chnoic | |||||||||
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| Alternative name | Killahan Cross[1] | ||||||||
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| Location | Tonaknock, Abbeydorney, County Kerry, Ireland | ||||||||
| Coordinates | 52.383012°N 9.698287°W | ||||||||
| Type | high cross | ||||||||
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| Founded | c. 7th century AD | ||||||||
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Location
History
Tonaknock Abbey, a collegiate church of the Canons Regular, was established here in the 7th century; the cross was probably erected between then and the 9th century and represents an early stage in the development of the Irish high cross.[6] Local legend says the south arm was broken by a cannonball during the 16th century Desmond Rebellions. It was found buried in a field and was re-erected.[7][8]