What is recorded here
Site of Ancient Abbey founded by St. Illand in the sixth century (O' Flanagan 1933, vol. 2, 47-8). Located on a slight rise of ground with good extensive views with tower house (OF024-036002-) and motte (OF024-036003-) nearby. Poorly preserved rectangular church (OF024-036----). Modern pathway to the S replaced the…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record OF024-036001
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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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