Donaghmore Celtic Cross Turf Statue

Statue replica of actual Donaghmore high cross located in County Tyrone in Ireland - made from authentic Irish bog turf!

Made from authentic turf from Irish bogs.

Keep Ireland close with this ornament made from authentic Irish turf - a little piece of Ireland to bless your home and spirit!

Created from Irish turf cut from the bogland of Ireland and handcarved by Irish artisans, this ornament will become a special family heirloom and conversation starter! This turf ornament is crafted from Irish land that is over 5,000 years old.

Irish Turf (peat) is a unique product of Ireland. It comes from the deepest bogs in Ireland which are largely located in the midlands. Irish bogs were formed in marshy wetlands thousands of years ago. This ornament is made from these ancient bogs of Ireland - a perfect piece of Irish history and connection to Ireland.

Keep this Irish high cross replica near to remind you of Ireland. Give as a gift to someone to celebrate Irish heritage or to start the conversation about heritage with a young person.

Measures 8" x 1 3/4" with gift box and information about the history of this high cross and Irish bogs.

About this high cross:

The High Cross in Donaghmore is one of the best preserved crosses of its kind in Ireland. It dates to the 10^th Century. These crosses served to mark the site of a Monastery and were also an important teaching tool. 

High Crosses were developed from Christian Traditions in Western Europe during the Roman Empire. Ireland developed and erected many High Crosses on Monastic sites – with the remains of up to 200 High Crosses still surviving today.

High Crosses served a number of purposes including marking the boundary of religious sites (usually three crosses to the west, east and south of the site), representing the teachings of the church and as a focal point for religious gatherings and prayer. These High Crosses were being erected at a time when the majority of people could not read and before there was access to printed material or pictures.

The panels on Donaghmore High Cross depict Biblical scenes used for teaching including Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Annunciation of the Shepherds, Baptism of Christ, Marriage Feast of Cana, The Loaves and Fishes, Mocking of Christ as well as the Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension.

This cross is recreated in turf for a special gift of Ireland.