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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
- Wall foundations and W gable of featureless rectangular structure (26.5m x 6.4m) of split stone and rubble masonry. W gable and adjacent portion of N wall show pronounced exterior base batter (90-100m E-W x 60m N-S). Circular graveyard (CW024-027002-) shown on 1839 'OS 6-inch' map has been quarried away. Holy well (CW024-028----) 200m to SSE.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by J. Farrelly · Updated 22 December 2009. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
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Around Saint Michael's Church
Other heritage nearby
- St. Michael's WellHoly well · 0.2 km
- Duiske AbbeyAbbey or friary · 0.7 km
- Lady's WellHoly well · 0.8 km
- Cloghasty South CastleCastle · 3.4 km
- ToberelleenHoly well · 4.3 km
- St Moling's WellHoly well · 5.3 km
Recorded within 5 km
- 18 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 8 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 3 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 abbey or friaryArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 standing stoneArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 high crossArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 hillfortArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 monastic siteArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- Barrow WayLong Distance Waymarked Way · 117.0 km · nearest point 0.6 km
- The Columban Way - St Mullins Feeder (River Route)Pilgrim Path · 30.9 km · nearest point 0.7 km
- Brandon Hill LoopWalking Trail · 15.7 km · nearest point 1.7 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- InistiogeWalled towns · 9.0 km
- ThomastownWalled towns · 12 km
Other attractions nearby
- Riverboat AdventuresNature and Wildlife · 0.7 km
- Duiske AbbeyHistoric Houses and Castle · 0.8 km
- Bahana ForestNature and Wildlife · 3.7 km
- St. Mullins Ecclesiastical VillageAbbeys and Monastery · 5.1 km