Balrath Cross is a wayside cross and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.
Location
Balrath Cross is located southwest of Laytown.
History The cross is believed to have been carved in the late 16th century. 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.
Description A stone cross tall. The arms span , and the shaft is at its base.
The east face contains a Pietà and a Latin inscription (, a shortening of , "pray for the soul of John Broin").Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy: Archaeology, Celtic studies, history, linguistics and literature. Section C. (1970:96). Ireland: The Academy. The west face shows a crucifixion scene.
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.
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