Egyptian hermits and Irish high crosses

By Meredith Cutrer and Colleen M. Thomas Despite significant research, there is much that we still do not know about Ireland’s ninth- and tenth-century stone crosses, the renowned symbols of medieval Irish artistic prowess, including the precise functions they served in their communities. A number of Ireland’s early stone crosses contain a mystery that might ... Read more

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