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At a glance
- TypeChurch
- StatusNational Monument
What to look for
- Nave and chancel
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
Can you visit?
- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
- Ask the landowner before crossing fields, close gates, leave the stones as you find them.Visiting responsibly
History and description
Located towards the top of a N-facing slope. The chancel of the Cathedral (WA040-008002-) is built on the foundations and lower courses of an earlier church of similar dimensions, identifiable through the cyclopian masonry.
Full archaeological record 40 words
Located towards the top of a N-facing slope. The chancel of the Cathedral (WA040-008002-) is built on the foundations and lower courses of an earlier church of similar dimensions, identifiable through the cyclopian masonry. (Smith 1972, 1-2; O'Keefe 1992, 75)
References
- O’Keefe, T. (1992) Romanesque architecture and sculpture at Ardmore. in C. Nolan, T. P. Power and D. Cowman, (eds), Waterford – history and socitey, 73-104, Geography Publications, Dublin.
- Smith, J. T. (1972) Ardmore Cathedral. JRSAI 102, 1-13.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Michael Moore · Updated 17 October, 2011. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
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Around Ardmore Cathedral
Other heritage nearby
- Ardmore Round TowerRound tower · 0.0 km
- Saint Declan's WellHoly well · 0.9 km
- TobernamnarialtaHoly well · 2.9 km
- ToberughtaHoly well · 4.8 km
- North AbbeyAbbey or friary · 8.4 km
- Lady's WellHoly well · 9.8 km
Recorded within 5 km
- 17 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 ogham stonesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 3 promontory fortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 monastic siteArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 round towerArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- Ardmore Cliff WalkWalking Trail · 4.0 km · nearest point 0.0 km
- Sean Kelly Cycle Route - The Heritage RouteRoad Cycling Trail · 107.7 km · nearest point 1.1 km
- Capel Way Coastal Trail Island LoopWalking Trail · 2.4 km · nearest point 12 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- Ardmore BeachBeaches · 0.7 km · Good Quality (2025)
- CurraghBeaches · 2.2 km
- Capel Island and Knockadoon Head Nature ReserveNature reserves · 12 km
- Capel Island and Knockadoon Head Nature ReserveNature reserves · 12 km
- YoughalWalled towns · 8.6 km
- Salterbridge GatelodgeHistoric stays · 24 km
Other attractions nearby
- Ardmore BeachBeach · 0.4 km
- Curragh BeachBeach · 2.0 km
- Goat Island BeachBeach · 2.4 km
- Ballyquin BeachBeach · 3.0 km
Excavations nearby
- E3569 Pilltown Area 5, County WaterfordRoad-scheme excavation report (TII) · 6.1 km
- E3567 Pilltown Area 2, County WaterfordRoad-scheme excavation report (TII) · 6.6 km