Shankill (Rathmichael lane) cross

High cross (12th century, re-erected)

Short granite cross with a crucifixion carved in relief on one face and an incised figure on the other, set in a boulder base with a socket and cupmark that the old OS map labelled 'Cromlech'. Originally from Kiltuck; re-erected on the base in the laneway between Rathmichael and Shankill Castle c. 1901 (SMR; Wikipedia says 1910).

Address: Dublin Mountains Way, Shankill, Dublin
Website: dublinmountains.ie/recreation_sites/rath
Period: 12th century
Distance: 1.3 km from St Anne's Church

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Nearby history & heritage

Shankill House (Ferndale Road) Country house · 1.2 km
Site of the medieval church of Shankill (Cill Comgaill?) Church site (no remains) · 1.4 km
Shankill Castle (Ferndale Road) Tower house and later house (private) · 1.4 km Shankill Castle, Ferndale Rd, Shankill, Dublin, 18
Rathmichael early church site (church, round tower stump, enclosure) Ecclesiastical site / national monument · 1.5 km 6A Rathmichael Haven, Shankill, Dublin

+353 1 282 2803
Chantilly House (Ballybride Road) House · 0.8 km
Rathmichael parish church (Church of Ireland) Church · 1.0 km Ferndale Rd, Shankill, Dublin

+353 1 282 2803

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