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Church (in ruins), Graveyard — Ardristan

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The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revision: 22 December 2009 Revised by: J. Farrelly Present remains consist of nave and chancel church, standing at centre of square graveyard (CW013-014002-). Foundations of W gable, exposed in adjacent grave plot, consist of massive, regular granite blocks with no visible mortar. According to O'Donovan (OSL 1839, 109-10), nave (dims. 11.9m x 7.3m) and chancel (6.4m x 5.5m) divided by 'stone pointed arch'. Arch (Wth c 2.8m) has collapsed (ITA Survey 1945). Broken ope in E gable.

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