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Font in Duneany

Font

What is recorded here

In a ruined church (KD027-012----) in a graveyard (KD027-012001-). A rectangular granite font (basin L 0.7m; Wth 0.6m; D 0.19m) has a thick base and a central perforation. May date to the 13th or 14th-century. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 31 August 2012
The font in Duneany was likely built in the 13th or 14th century and is made of granite with a rectangular basin and central perforation. It is situated within a ruined church and graveyard, reflecting the medieval Christian tradition of baptismal practice in rural parishes.

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