Emlagh High Cross

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Emlagh High Cross
Native name
Irish: Ardchros Imligh
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Type High crosses
LocationEmlagh, Castlerea, County Roscommon, Ireland
Coordinates 53°44′43″N8°27′23″W / 53.745381°N 8.456296°W / 53.745381; -8.456296
Official nameEmlagh
Reference no.397
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Location of Emlagh High Cross in Ireland

Emlagh High Cross or Emlagh Cross is a high cross which is a National Monument in County Roscommon, Ireland.

Location

Emlagh High Cross is located 3.5 km (2.2 mi) southwest of Castlerea. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Prehistoric and Early Ireland @ megalithomania.com - Emlagh High Cross, County Roscommon". Megalithomania.com. 27 March 2005. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  2. "14357 «  Excavations".