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At a glance
- TypeCross - High cross
- StatusNational Monument
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
Can you visit?
- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
- Ask the landowner before crossing fields, close gates, leave the stones as you find them.Visiting responsibly
History and description
Killahan Church (KE015-108001-), graveyard (KE015-108003-).
Full archaeological record 35 words
Killahan Church (KE015-108001-), graveyard (KE015-108003-).
To the W of this site, across a road, lies the stone cross of Tonaknock (KE015-108002-). This is the original location of the cross, for the present location see KE015-108004.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 3 August 2013 · Based on the C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
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Around Tonaknock Cross
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- 6 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 2 standing stonesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 castleArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 ogham stoneArchaeological Survey of Ireland
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Walks and trails
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