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- TypeChurch
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
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- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
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History and description
The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Full archaeological record 33 words
The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
References
- According to Comerford 'Protestant church of Leighlin Bridge now stands here, in the outlets of the town on an ancient church site' (1886, vol III, 25). No visible trace of any antiquity. The church is located in the northern portion of the graveyard (CW016-001002-).
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by J. Farrelly · Updated 16 December 2009. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
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Around Ballyknockan Church
Other heritage nearby
- Leighlinbridge CastleCastle · 0.4 km
- St Patrick's WellHoly well · 0.8 km
- St Laserian's WellHoly well · 3.3 km
- St Bridget's WellHoly well · 4.0 km
- Nurney CrossHigh cross · 5.1 km
- Ballymoon CastleCastle · 6.1 km
Recorded within 5 km
- 16 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 7 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 5 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 2 high crossesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 abbey or friaryArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 standing stoneArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- The Columban Way - Nine Stones to MaganyPilgrim Path · 50.2 km · nearest point 2.2 km
- Clogrennane Wood LoopWalking Trail · 2.4 km · nearest point 7.0 km
- Muckalee LoopWalking Trail · nearest point 13 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- ClogrennanForests · 7.0 km
- LeighlinbridgeWalled towns · 0.4 km
- Old LeighlinWalled towns · 2.9 km
Other attractions nearby
- Black CastleHistoric Houses and Castle · 0.4 km
- St Laserian's CathedralAbbeys and Monastery · 3.0 km
- Ballymoon CastleHistoric Houses and Castle · 6.1 km
- Garryhill HouseHistoric Houses and Castle · 11 km
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