Abbey in Friarstown, ecclesiastical site in County Carlow

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What is recorded here

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Oval mound (20m NE-SW; 40m NW-SE; H c. 2.5m) of large granite boulders from field clearance mask site marked 'Abbey' on 1938 'OS 6-inch' map. Portion of door jamb, quoin, and faceted boulder (both granite) noted. Traces of walling with mortar visible in mound at W side. Holy water stoup found on site; now in St Patrick's College, Carlow. Traces of field system (CW008-002002-), enclosure (CW008-003001-) and moated site (CW003-011----), are visible in unimproved area to N. See also Killerrig (CW008-007----).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CW008-004001

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