Crucifix Lead Penal Cross

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Dataset Open access

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Authors: The Hunt Museum
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18948603
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Abstract

A lead crucifix known as a penal cross. The front shows a simplified figure of Christ with the feet nailed together and with a nimbus around his head. The back is incised with a heart, cross and the letters IHS and a date. This type of cross is believed to be a souvenir from the pilgrimage site at Lough Derg, Co. Donegal. Lead is an unusual metal to use in the making of penal crosses.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Religious Tourism and Spaces Catholicism and Religious Studies Medieval Literature and History

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN
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