Carolingian cross

Carolingian cross.

The Carolingian cross, or Cross of triquetras, is a Christian cross symbol formed by triquetras, associated with Emperor Charlemagne of the Holy Roman Empire.^[1]

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Christian crosses

Crosses by form	Basalt cross Carolingian cross Cross of St. Peter Crucifix Crux gemmata Forked cross Greek cross High cross Jerusalem cross Latin cross Longinus cross Maltese cross Occitan cross Patriarchal cross Shaft cross Stone cross

Crosses by function	Altar cross Blessing cross Conciliation cross Market cross Mercat cross Memorial cross Mission cross Monumental cross Pectoral cross Plague cross Processional cross Rood Summit cross Triumphal cross Wayside cross

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