Latin Cross, Castledermot (KD040-002012-)3D ModelNoAI
This early medieval Latin cross of granite stands close to the South High Cross in St James’ Churchyard, Castledermot.
A monastery of the ascetic movement Céili Dé (Clients of God) was founded on the site by St Dermot in AD 812. From this early period the churchyard contains two high crosses (c.9th-10th cent) and number of smaller early medieval stones with inscribed crosses along with graveslabs of various periods, including one reputed to be the grave of the celebrated Archbishop of Cashel and King of Munster, Cormac MacCuillinan, who died in battle four kilometers from Castledermot in AD 908 (See:https://skfb.ly/oKuWr). Also of note is Ireland’s only Hogback, Viking style, burial stone (See:https://skfb.ly/oKrst). Although much altered, St James’s church incorporates fabric from the 13th century and a reconstructed Romanesque portal of the 12th century church stands in its original location in front of the church. The churchyard also contains a round tower that was altered in the late medieval period.
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