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Font in Churchland

Font

What is recorded here

Founded by St. Kieran the elder in the fifth century (ITA Survey 1943). Fragments of a limestone font of medieval date located lying on the surface of the graveyard beside footpath to N of the C of I church. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 23 May 2011
The font in Churchland was founded by St. Kieran the Elder in the fifth century and is associated with an early Christian site; fragments of a medieval limestone font suggest later ecclesiastical use. Its location near the Church of Ireland church indicates continuity of Christian worship in the area.

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