What is recorded here
Situated on a low N-S ridge in undulating countryside with bogland to the E. A monastery was founded by St Mochoemog around the sixth century (Seymour 1912, 130). The death of Cuangus, abbot of Liath Mo-Chaemóc in AD 752 is recorded in the Annals of Innisfallen. The site comprises of the remains of a small early medieval church (TN042-055001), a larger multiperiod church (TN042-055003) and the foundations of a round tower (TN042-055002) as well as extensive earthworks.
The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008
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