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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.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KD027-012002

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  • Maker not stated on source page, readymap.irish
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  • Maker not stated on source page, www.irishexaminer.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.flickr.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, en.wikipedia.org
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Jimmy Fullam, credited by Kildare Nationalist, www.kildare-nationalist.ie
  • Maker not stated on source page, allthatsinteresting.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.pinterest.com
  • Kildangan GAA club website; individual photographer not named, www.kildangangaa.com
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