high cross sites

Richly carved with animals and Biblical scenes by Saxons in the 9th century, the Sandbach Crosses were destroyed by Puritans but later reassembled. They are now displayed in the market square.

This ancient monastic site includes a large cemetery, two ruined churches, a tall round tower and two of the finest high crosses in Ireland.

The picturesque hilltop ruins of the Rock of Cashel include a 12th-century royal chapel, cathedral, round tower, and some old high crosses.

The extensive monastic ruins include a cathedral, castle, round tower, numerous churches, two important high crosses, and a large collection of early Christian grave slabs on display in the museum.

King Doniert's Stone, located near the Hurlers stone circle in Cornwall, is a weathered stone cross carved with Celtic designs and a Latin inscription commemorating King Doniert, who died in 875 or 876.