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Graveyard in Ardnurcher

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In pasture, on top of high ground with good extensive views in all directions. Motte and bailey castle (WM031-099----) 160m to E, the medieval borough (WM031-104----) of Ardnurcher was located in the fields to the S and W of the church and graveyard. This settlement was defended by a town wall (WM031-107----) the…

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In pasture, on top of high ground with good extensive views in all directions. Motte and bailey castle (WM031-099----) 160m to E, the medieval borough (WM031-104----) of Ardnurcher was located in the fields to the S and W of the church and graveyard. This settlement was defended by a town wall (WM031-107----) the remains of which can be seen 140m to the SE and 100m to W. A large rectangular area (c. 105m NE-SW; 70m NW-SE) enclosed by a post-medieval stone wall with entrance gate at NE. Ruins of medieval church of Ardnurcher (WM031-098----) can be seen in S quadrant of graveyard. Abbey building depicted built up against the inner face of the E wall of the graveyard may be the remains of a post-medieval burial enclosure. The graveyard is in occasional use, disused 19th century Church of Ireland church stands in SW quadrant of graveyard. Memorials date from the 18th century onwards.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record WM031-098001

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