crosses historical dublin

West from Christ Church runs the ancient High Street of Dublin.

Here was situated the High Cross of the old Norman city from which government decrees, papal bulls and decrees of excommunication were read....

A tall granite cross in a square base.
The south part of the ring and arm are missing, but a simple representation of the Crucifixion may be seen on both faces (12th Century)....

The cross marks the site of a monastery founded by St. Canice, a disciple of St. Finian of Clonard.

Possibly of 9th century date, it is a granite cross set in a square base. The cross bore figures which are no longer recognisable, and the ring of the cross is not pierced.
The nearby church is of little interest....

Founded by St. Doulagh, who lived around 600. The old church is entered through that part of the church now used for Divine Service which was built in 1864.

The east end of the church, dating from the mid-12th century, is vaulted, above which is an attic room whose walls also serve to prevent the steep-pitched stone roof from caving inwards.

The remainder of the church is of 15th century date. At its centre is a room called 'The Hermit's Cell' which is reputed to be the burial...