What is recorded here
A circular Old Red Sandstone font (diam. at top 0.6m), originally from Ballylanneen church site (WA024-037001-) c. 600m to the SW, is in the burial ground (WA024-025002-).
Compiled by: Michael Moore.
Date of upload/revision: 6th May, 2011.
A circular Old Red Sandstone font, originally from the Ballylaneen church site, was likely built in the early medieval period, reflecting a simple, rural ecclesiastical tradition; its relocation to the burial ground highlights the continuity of sacred space in the local Christian landscape.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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