What is recorded here
Unlocated hermitage founded by Aengus who founded a hermitage in a desert near to the rock of Dunamase, called Desert-Tinia, ot the desert of fire (O'Byrne 1856, p. 56).
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 17 December 2007
The hermitage is associated with Saint Aengus, who established a site of retreat near the rock of Dunamase, known as Desert-Tinia or the Desert of Fire, reflecting its arid or spiritually intense character. This location is linked to early Christian ascetic traditions in Ireland.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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