High Crosses

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:monument
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Christianity
monastic sites
gptkbp:category gptkb:religious_art
Irish heritage
medieval sculpture
gptkbp:commonIn 9th to 12th centuries
gptkbp:feature biblical scenes
ringed cross
carved decoration
Celtic cross design
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Britain
gptkb:Ireland
gptkbp:height up to 7 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label High Crosses
gptkbp:material gptkb:stone
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Muiredach's_High_Cross
gptkb:Cross_of_the_Scriptures
Clonmacnoise High Cross
Monasterboice High Cross
gptkbp:period Early Medieval
gptkbp:usedFor religious purposes
marking boundaries
public preaching
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kells,_County_Meath,_Ireland
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7