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According to D'Alton the church was confirmed of its titles in 1178 by Archbishop O'Toole. The Regal Visitations (1630) describe the church and chancel as ruinous (Ronan 1941, 67). Currently located within the open space of a housing development. A number of archaeological investigations were associated with the development. Geophysical survey (03R053) identified anomalies that were confirmed by test excavation (04E1371). A substantial curving ditch (4.75m in width and 1.3m deep) that appeared to be enclosing the site of the church was identified. Two smaller linear ditches were associated wiith the enclosure and contained similar fills. Several sherds of medieval pottery and a medieval glass bead were found in this area (McLoughlin, G. 2004:0513 www.excavations.ie) Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 25 January 2015

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Church in Balgriffin Park

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