Lorum High Cross
| Lorum High Cross | |
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Native name Irish: Ardchros Leamhdhroma | |
  Location of Lorum High Cross in Ireland | |
| Location |
Lorum, Ballinkillin, County Carlow, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 52°39′48″N 6°55′40″W / 52.663362°N 6.927915°WCoordinates: 52°39′48″N 6°55′40″W / 52.663362°N 6.927915°W |
| Built | 7th/8th century |
Lorum High Cross is a high cross fragment and National Monument located in Lorum, County Carlow, Ireland, and is an early example of a high cross.
Description
All that remains of the cross is a stump.[1] A monastic settlement in the area was associated with Saint Molaise of Leighlin (Laisrén, Laserian; died ca. AD 639)
References
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