Tonaknock Cross

Tonaknock Cross is a high cross and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.^[3][4]

Tonaknock Cross

Crois Thóin an Chnoic
Shown within Ireland
Alternative name	Killahan Cross[1]
Location	Tonaknock, Abbeydorney, County Kerry, Ireland
Coordinates	52.383012°N 9.698287°W / 52.383012; -9.698287
Type	high cross
History
Founded	c. 7th century AD
Designation	Designations National monument of Ireland Official name Tonaknock Cross[2] Reference no. 303

Location

Tonaknock Cross is located on the Ardfert–Lixnaw road.^[5]

History

Tonaknock Abbey, a collegiate church of the Canons Regular, was established here in the 7th century; the cross was probably erected between then and the 9th century and represents an early stage in the development of the Irish high cross.^[6] Local legend says the south arm was broken by a cannonball during the 16th century Desmond Rebellions. It was found buried in a field and was re-erected.^[7][8]

Description

The cross is 3.2 m (10 ft) high^[9][10] and only decoration seems to be small incised circles on the west head and face. It is believed to date from the 9th century.^[11]