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In Dromore is the ancient Celtic Cross and old town stocks where those who misbehaved were locked in full public view....

The various surviving parts of a 9th or 10th century granite High Cross from the monastery founded by St. Colman in the 6th or 7th century were re-erected by the Dromore Historical Society in the Cathedral grounds beside the bridge over the River Lagan in 1887. The base has an unusual 'cushioned' form, and into it fits a part of the shaft which bears sunken panels with fretwork designs (some badly worn) framed by interlace panels. The upper part of the shaft is modern, and it bears the head of...