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'''Ardencross''' (from {{wp|Irish language|Irish}} ''Ard na Croise'', meaning 'Hill of the Cross') is a major city in western [[Maltropia]]. It is the capital of the principality of [[Carbery]]. | '''Ardencross''' (from {{wp|Irish language|Irish}} ''Ard na Croise'', meaning 'Hill of the Cross') is a major city in western [[Maltropia]]. It is the capital of the principality of [[Carbery]]. | ||
Ardencross was originally a major hill fort of the [[Uí Chairbre]], under whom it grew to become a major trade centre. In the ninth century it developed into an independent prince-bishopric, holding primacy over the dioceses of west Maltropia. | Ardencross was originally a major hill fort of the [[Uí Chairbre]], under whom it grew to become a major trade centre. In the ninth century it developed into an independent prince-bishopric, holding primacy over the dioceses of west Maltropia. [[Ardencross Castle]] remains one of Maltropia's best-known landmarks. | ||
It is a major ship-building centre and home to Ardencross Naval Yards, the largest military shipwright in Maltropia. | It is a major ship-building centre and home to Ardencross Naval Yards, the largest military shipwright in Maltropia. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:12, 9 February 2019
Ardencross
Ard na Croise | |
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| Country | Maltropia |
| Nation | Maltropia |
| Principality | Carbery |
Ardencross (from Irish Ard na Croise, meaning 'Hill of the Cross') is a major city in western Maltropia. It is the capital of the principality of Carbery.
Ardencross was originally a major hill fort of the Uí Chairbre, under whom it grew to become a major trade centre. In the ninth century it developed into an independent prince-bishopric, holding primacy over the dioceses of west Maltropia. Ardencross Castle remains one of Maltropia's best-known landmarks.
It is a major ship-building centre and home to Ardencross Naval Yards, the largest military shipwright in Maltropia.
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