Clonmacnois, Nun's Church, chancel arch, capital
ID:
15
Original Country:
Ireland
Region:
Offaly
Sorting Title:
Clonmacnois, Nun's Church, chancel arch, capital
Subject:
The moulding on the voussoirs depict animal or bird heads. Some of these heads protrude from sculpted jaws also set into the moulding and are often compared to the decoration on the fourth arch on the [Clonfert Door].
Creation Date:
1026, rebuilt 1167
Century:
11th, 12th
Style Genre:
Romanesque
Specific Location:
Nun's church, interior, chancel arch
Patrons and Others:
Derbforgaill, daughter of Murchadh Ua Mael Sechlainn, sister of Agnes (Abbess of Clonard).
Descriptive Notes:
Alternate names of Clonmacnois include Riaghtalta Kailleach, Kelbyguneth, and Kelbygmieth
Photo Credit:
Peter C. Mancall
