What is recorded here
Excavations in 1967 revealed that the early medieval church (LF019-051001-) was constructed upon the site of an earlier timber church, possibly of 8th-century date (Harbison 1992a, 229).
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 4 June 2013
The church in Ardagh Demesne was built in the early medieval period, likely replacing an 8th-century timber church, and reflects the Christian settlement traditions of the region. Its location within a demesne suggests possible ecclesiastical or aristocratic significance.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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