Discussing the Cross of the Scriptures, Clonmacnoise
Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 08:45 to 18:00
Clonmacnoise & Corlea Trackway
Corlea Trackway
This field seminar will offer an interdisciplinary assessment of the well known site of Clonmancoise and the lesser known, but fascinating ancient oak trackway in the bog at Corlea in Co. Longford.
The great monastery at Clonmacnoise is one of the most complete religious complexes of medieval Ireland. Although reputedly founded in 548 AD by Ciarán most of the remains (high crosses, round tower, churches, early medieval graves) date to the period between 900-1100 AD. Clonmacnoise became one of the most powerful, wealthy and infleuntial monastic centres in Ireland on an important 'crossroads'. Since the early medieval period Clonmacnoise has been an important centre of Christian pilgrimage and spiritual devotion.
Limited number of places available.
Booking essential: contact: irish.heritagecentre@mu.ie