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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
City
Flag of Ardencross
CountryMaltropia
NationMaltropia
PrincipalityCarbery

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.

Twin cities