St. Andrew's, New Brunswick, Canada isn't all tourist shops, museums, golf courses, marina and the like, they also have a beach with a memorial to the Irish Famine victims. Many emigree's to Canada found themselves confined to hospital island, an entry port facility where many died and were buried. Hunger during the potato famine or Great Famine years of 1845-1852. Imagine being so hungry you have no choice but to leave and die on some far off shore where you've never ever been.
Read more about the Great Famine at the history place.
The cross shown is based on the early wheel cross from Celtic art, but extended beyond the wheel into what is known as a Latin cross, similar to the one found at St. Edrens, Ireland, according to "Symbolism of the Celtic Cross" by Derek Bryce. Here's a good video explaining the Irish Famine.
Nearby to this monument is a campground. The beach is stony, but good for walking and watching birds.
Read more about the Great Famine at the history place.
The cross shown is based on the early wheel cross from Celtic art, but extended beyond the wheel into what is known as a Latin cross, similar to the one found at St. Edrens, Ireland, according to "Symbolism of the Celtic Cross" by Derek Bryce. Here's a good video explaining the Irish Famine.
Nearby to this monument is a campground. The beach is stony, but good for walking and watching birds.
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