Cruicetown

Graveyard Cross

I have wanted to visit Cruicetown for a long time, ever since I saw images of the ringed cross, it's just a pity there was bad light during my visit. The sandstone cross stands 2.23 metres high and bears carvings in false relief on the East and West Faces. A simple crucifixion covers the west face, with a winged head at the top. There is a Madonna and Child is carved on the lower shaft of the east face and another winged head at the top. An inscription on the northside of the cross reads: "Pray for the soules of Patrick Cruise and Catherine Dalton, his wife, Daughter to William Dalton of Milton, and Elizabeth Dalton, his wife, whoe had this made and ----- An. Dom. 1688."

Part of the Inscription