Emlagh High Cross | |
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Native name Irish: Ardchros Imligh | |
Type | High crosses |
Location | Emlagh, Castlerea, County Roscommon, Ireland |
Coordinates | 53°44′43″N8°27′23″W / 53.745381°N 8.456296°W |
Official name | Emlagh |
Reference no. | 397 |
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Emlagh High Cross is located 3.5 km (2.2 mi) southwest of Castlerea. [1] [2]
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