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Hermitage in Jamesgreen

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Hermitage in Jamesgreen
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There is a tradition that St Rioc, also known as Rioch or Rock, lived here as a hermit in the 5th century and that his followers founded a church at this location (O'Carroll 1974, 57). The precise location of this hermitage is unknown within the general area of St Rioc's church (KK019-025001-), graveyard (KK019-025002-) and holy well (KK019-025003-). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 28 September 2020

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