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christian427
August 25, 2023
Cycling
The monastery at Drumcliff. The high cross and stump of a round tower (On the other side of the road) are all that remains of an abbey.
This magnificent high cross is beautifully carved with some unusual animals including a possible camel and frog. The total cross and base are almost 4 meters tall. The cross is carved with biblical scenes: Christ at the temple, the Crucifixion, Daniel in the lions den. The Garden of Eden and the story of Cairn and Able also feature, and, the only known carving of Mary and the Christ child.
This magnificent high cross is beautifully carved with some unusual animals including a possible camel and frog. The total cross and base are almost 4 meters tall. The cross is carved with biblical scenes: Christ at the temple, the Crucifixion, Daniel in the lions den. The Garden of Eden and the story of Cairn and Able also feature, and, the only known carving of Mary and the Christ child.
Willem VS
May 27, 2026
Cycling
The strange silhouette of Benbulben watches over Drumcliff, the village where Yeats, who died in Roquebrune (France), wanted to be buried. To the left of the church is his tombstone with the epitaph written by the poet. Don't miss the round tower and the high cross (early 11th century), engraved with biblical scenes, reminiscent of the first monastery founded in the 6th century by Saint Columba.
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