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Sarsfieldstown Cross is a late 15th century memorial cross erected to [[Christopher Barnewall]] (1522–1575). The cross remains as a fragment of shaft with figure sculpture in false relief and inscription.<ref>[http://www.meathheritage.com/index.php/archives/item/me01286-sarsfieldstown-cross-wayside-cross]</ref> The inscription in [[Latin]]] around the base reads: ''"[[Archbishop]] [[Ottaviano Spinelli de Palatio|Octavian]], [[Primate of all Ireland]], has granted an [[indulgence]] in perpetuity, to every penitent, as often as they shall devoutly say an [[Our Father]], and a [[Hail Mary]], for the souls of [[Christopher Barnewall]]; Kt, and Elizabeth Plunket, and all the faithful departed."''<ref>[http://www.geograph.ie/photo/619491]</ref> |
Sarsfieldstown Cross is a late 15th century memorial cross erected to [[Christopher Barnewall]] (1522–1575). The cross remains as a fragment of shaft with figure sculpture in false relief and inscription.<ref>[http://www.meathheritage.com/index.php/archives/item/me01286-sarsfieldstown-cross-wayside-cross]</ref> The inscription in [[Latin]]] around the base reads: ''"[[Archbishop]] [[Ottaviano Spinelli de Palatio|Octavian]], [[Primate of all Ireland]], has granted an [[indulgence]] in perpetuity, to every penitent, as often as they shall devoutly say an [[ Lord's Prayer |Our Father]], and a [[Hail Mary]], for the souls of [[Christopher Barnewall]]; Kt, and Elizabeth Plunket, and all the faithful departed."''<ref>[http://www.geograph.ie/photo/619491]</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:16, 9 December 2015
Cros Bhaile an tSáirséalaigh | |
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| Location | Sarsfieldstown, Julianstown County Meath, Ireland |
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| Type | Wayside cross |
| History | |
| Founded | 1480–1513 |
| Designation | National Monument |
Sarsfieldstown Cross is a wayside cross and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.
Location
Sarsfieldstown Cross is located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of Laytown.
Description
Sarsfieldstown Cross is a late 15th century memorial cross erected to Christopher Barnewall (1522–1575). The cross remains as a fragment of shaft with figure sculpture in false relief and inscription.[1] The inscription in Latin] around the base reads: "Archbishop Octavian, Primate of all Ireland, has granted an indulgence in perpetuity, to every penitent, as often as they shall devoutly say an Our Father, and a Hail Mary, for the souls of Christopher Barnewall; Kt, and Elizabeth Plunket, and all the faithful departed."[2]