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ancient high cross of Downpatrick has been re-erected, 

 the different portions being gathered together from places 

 where they had lain in neglect for many years, and it now 

 stands prominently before the east end of Down Cathedral. 

 The interlacing ornament of the panels and the crucifixion 



lac'i&ed S^ope 



Ditg itp ill Bauiior Churchyard in 1899. Dra7u>i by It^, y. /•'. 



can still be traced on its weather-worn face. Fragments of 

 another cross at Downpatrick have been placed inside the 

 cathedral for protection until the remaining ])ieces have been 

 found. The cross of Dromore possesses a similar history of 

 restoration to that of Downpatrick, as does that of Donagh- 

 more, but is not so perfect. The Downpatrick cross stands 

 in the cathedral yard, facing the main street of the town. 

 The cross of Ardboe, in the county of Tyrone, on the shores 



