Nurney Cross
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About this place
Nurney Cross is a stone cross located in Nurney, County Carlow, Ireland, and is an early example of a high cross. The site was a monastic site founded by Abbán in the 5th century AD and the cross is believed to date from that time.
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Nurney Cross is located in County Carlow, roughly 102 km (1h 30m drive) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Dunleckny Manor (4.7 km away).
Dublin102 km
~1h 30m driveLimerick148 km
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