What is recorded here

Not marked on the 1841 or 1906 editions of the OS 6-inch maps. Reference to a possible church site called Rathkilmurry ['Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary'] within rath (LA034-028001-). No local tradition of one (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 240). Situated on a rise with good views of the surrounding countryside. No visible surface remains of church site located in interior of ringfort (LA034-028001-). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007

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