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The ruins of an old monastic settlement which was founded in the 6th century and abandoned in the early 12th century. There are three of these high crosses in the site, as well as the remains of a round tower. The carvings on the crosses are representations of bible stories.
A fascinating place, and the site is still used as a cemetery to this day.

reh321 · 10-07-2018, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by Mark_McKeever

The ruins of an old monastic settlement which was founded in the 6th century and abandoned in the early 12th century. There are three of these high crosses in the site, as well as the remains of a round tower. The carvings on the crosses are representations of bible stories.
A fascinating place, and the site is still used as a cemetery to this day.

The clouds add to this view, as does your decision to go B&W.

**ToddK** · 10-07-2018, 12:02 PM

Nicely done. It is a fascinating cross.

**PJ1** · 10-07-2018, 01:56 PM

Very nice image. The work that was put into those crosses is amazing.

**saley** · 06-28-2021, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by Mark_McKeever

The ruins of an old monastic settlement which was founded in the 6th century and abandoned in the early 12th century. There are three of these high crosses in the site, as well as the remains of a round tower. The carvings on the crosses are representations of bible stories.
A fascinating place, and the site is still used as a cemetery to this day.

interesting angle - grave's eye view perhaps. Lovely detail and helped by a great sky.

**DWS1** · 06-28-2021, 05:48 PM

Nice. The clouds really add to it.

lesmore49 · 06-28-2021, 08:17 PM

Like the photo and history.

Celtic Cross ?

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10-07-2018, 11:19 AM	#2
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by Mark_McKeever The ruins of an old monastic settlement which was founded in the 6th century and abandoned in the early 12th century. There are three of these high crosses in the site, as well as the remains of a round tower. The carvings on the crosses are representations of bible stories. A fascinating place, and the site is still used as a cemetery to this day. The clouds add to this view, as does your decision to go B&W.

10-07-2018, 12:02 PM	#3
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Nicely done. It is a fascinating cross.

10-07-2018, 01:56 PM	#4
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486	Very nice image. The work that was put into those crosses is amazing.

06-28-2021, 05:35 PM	#5
saley Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 566	Originally posted by Mark_McKeever The ruins of an old monastic settlement which was founded in the 6th century and abandoned in the early 12th century. There are three of these high crosses in the site, as well as the remains of a round tower. The carvings on the crosses are representations of bible stories. A fascinating place, and the site is still used as a cemetery to this day. interesting angle - grave's eye view perhaps. Lovely detail and helped by a great sky.

06-28-2021, 05:48 PM	#6
DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,169	Nice. The clouds really add to it.

06-28-2021, 08:17 PM	#7
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Like the photo and history. Celtic Cross ?

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