
What is recorded here
R. C. church of Ballyboy situated on site of medieval church and graveyard (OF031-044001-), possible early christian cross-inscribed slab (OF031-044002-) inside graveyard. Medieval church depicted on 17th century map of Ballyboy. Motte and bailey castle (OF031-015001/002-) to N of church. Presence of early-christian cross-slab confirms local tradition that this church has its origins in the Early Christian period. According to local tradition this church was founded by St Bridget. (O'Flanagan 1927 vol. 2, 104-5) Duplicate entry with OF031-067002.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien.
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
A medieval graveyard with possible early Christian associations; significance lies in its continuity of use from early Christian to post-Reformation periods and the presence of a possible early Christian cross-inscribed slab.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Saint Mary's Church (Ballyboy)church/chapel · 39 yd
house, public househouse, public house · 236 yd
MoatCastle, motte and bailey · 294 yd
Mound in Park (ballyboy By.)Mound · 1548 yd
Knockhill GroveWood · 1656 yd
Arthur's WellSpring · 1.4 mi
Beach ClumpWood · 2.4 mi
Broughal CastleCastle, unclassified · 2.5 mi
The Offaly WayWalking route · 2.5 mi
Saint Cormac's WellSpring · 2.5 miOther information
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