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Tonaknock Cross
52.3830° N, -9.6983° E
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Tonaknock Cross is a high cross and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
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Cross erected
7th–9th century
Abbey founded
7th century
Cross attributed date
9th century
Damage during Desmond Rebellions
16th century
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