I wouldn't have even known that this cross existed if it wasn't for my Field Guide as it is not marked on the current OS. I think it may have been moved due to some local road alterations too.
The cross itself is about 1.6m tall and mounted on a 80cm high base (probably modern). Its solid round face has a very crude and wonderful crucifixion depiction, while the obverse has two bulges that are perhaps worn faces.
Quite strangely there is a small lump protruding from the one side of the round. It has been suggested that this may have been to aid people praying to raise from their knees.
The stone is riddled with small fragments of metal ore and has a diagonal quartz vein on the column. A delightful cross.
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_Another little visit to see if the rear was any easier to photograph and to show my oldest daughter the cross. Its crudeness still impresses me.
Since the M50/M11 road works were done a couple of new roundabouts were constructed near to the cross. No longer does it stand on a quite roadside, but it is now by one of these roundabouts. This means there's nowhere to park safely if you want to visit this cross now.
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_From Enniskerry follow the R117 east to the N11 and head north. Take the first left and then at the staggered crossroads turn left again. The cross is 100m on the left right by the road.
This cross is known as Valery's Cross.
A Random Selection of Nearby Monuments
 Cruicetown (Co. Meath) |  Gartan (Co. Donegal) |  St. Mark's Cross (Co. Wicklow) |
 Kildreenagh 2 (Co. Carlow) |  Knockcurreen (Co. Westmeath) |  Knockcurreen (Co. Westmeath) |
