BALLAUGH CELTIC CROSS
This exquisite solid silver Celtic cross is a miniature reproduction of a freestanding cross on
the Isle of Mann near Ballaugh in the north part of the island. The
Ballaugh Celtic cross is 1 3/8” high by 13/16” wide. It has a polished
back, stamped sterling. The front of the cross is antiqued and extremely
detailed.
This cross comes with a loop on the back so that it can be worn as a pendant. A chain can be ordered separately here.
$39.98 USD
This cross comes with a loop on the back so that it can be worn as a pendant. A chain can be ordered separately here.
$39.98 USD
BALLAUGH CELTIC CROSS
Isle of Man
There is not a lot of
information found on this particular cross. It is
first mentioned in the inventory complied in the
archaeological survey of the Isle of Man in 1894 and
again in the proceedings of the Isle of Man Natural
History and Antiquarian Society in 1908.
This cross in found on the north of the Isle of Man in the sleepy coastal village of Ballaugh from which it gets its name. The cross is located in the graveyard of the church. The village’s name possibly derives from Bal-ny-laghney (Homestead of the Curragh) or Bal-laff (The place of Our Lady). The Ballaugh church was extended and improved in the early and late 1700's and refurbished in the mid to late 1800's. The church still hold services and has been featured in film productions.
This cross in found on the north of the Isle of Man in the sleepy coastal village of Ballaugh from which it gets its name. The cross is located in the graveyard of the church. The village’s name possibly derives from Bal-ny-laghney (Homestead of the Curragh) or Bal-laff (The place of Our Lady). The Ballaugh church was extended and improved in the early and late 1700's and refurbished in the mid to late 1800's. The church still hold services and has been featured in film productions.
