Nethercross
Nethercross
An Chrois Íochtarach (Irish) | |
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Barony map of County Dublin, 1900; Nethercross barony is in the north. | |
| Coordinates: 53°29′13″N 6°16′12″W / 53.487°N 6.27°W | |
| Sovereign state | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | Fingal |
| Area | |
• Total | 88.3 km2 (34.1 sq mi) |
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Nethercross (Irish: An Chrois Íochtarach) is a feudal title of one of the baronies of Ireland. Originally part of the Lordship of Meath, it was then constituted as part of the County Dublin. Today, is in the modern county of Fingal.
The barony was created by Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath as his own feudal barony, held directly from himself in capite, and so once constituted a feudal title. His vassals were commonly called "De Lacy's Barons".