Balrath Cross
| Balrath Cross | |
|---|---|
| Cros Bhaile an Rátha (Irish) | |
 East face | |
  Location within Ireland | |
| 53°37′24″N 6°29′13″W / 53.62342636°N 6.48694251°W | |
| Type | Wayside cross |
| Location | Balrath, Athboy, County Meath, Ireland |
| History | |
| Built | late 16th century AD |
| Built by | John Broin? |
| Site notes | |
| Material | Stone |
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Public access | Yes |
| Designations | |
| Designation | National Monument |
Balrath Cross is a wayside cross and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.
Location
[edit]Balrath Cross is located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of Laytown.[1]
History
[edit]The cross is believed to have been carved in the late 16th century.[2] It was re-erected in 1727 by the Aylmer family of Balrath. Around 2014 it was moved to accommodate the widening of the N2 road.[3][4]
Description
[edit]A stone cross 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall. The arms span 58 cm (1 ft 11 in), and the shaft is 28 cm × 23 cm (11 in × 9 in) at its base.[3]
The east face contains a Pietà and a Latin inscription (ORATEPAIA JOHANIB ROIN, a shortening of Orate pro anima Johanis Broin, "pray for the soul of John Broin").[5] The west face shows a crucifixion scene.[3]
There is an inscription on it saying Sir Andrew Aylmer of Mountaylmer Bart and his Lady Catherine Aylmer had this cross beautified A. D. 1727.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Balrath Cross, Meath". Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ↑ "Ariadne portal". portal.ariadne-infrastructure.eu.
- 1 2 3 "Balrath". www.irishstones.org.
- ↑ Monerawela, Garath (3 September 2025). "Balrath Cross 'very dangerous' says Meyer Among Issues Raised by Cllrs".
- ↑ Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy: Archaeology, Celtic studies, history, linguistics and literature. Section C. (1970:96). Ireland: The Academy.
- ↑ "Balrath". www.irishstones.org.
