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Situated in undulating pasture, in the vicinity of St. Patrick's Well (LI013-0240011). Westropp (1904-5, 366) recorded the following details about Rathurd Church; 'An ancient parish merged into that of St. Nicholas. The king of Cashel claimed a fort here, ante a.d. 900, Rathardasuird ("Book of Rights"). Rathsyward and Carnarthy churches restored by Malchus, Prior of Athissell, to the bishop, 1253 (B.B.L., p. 101); Rathsyward church, between Donaghmore and Singland, 1418. The castle and land of Rathwerde, 1587 (C.S.P.L, p. 311); Rhashtree, 1615; Ratchurd (D. S.(A) 10), 1657. O'Donovan considers it to be the Ratharda and Rathardasuird, or Rathsuird,
of the "Book of Rights," ante 902. Site - Probably near the Round Castle [LI013-023----]. St. Patrick's Well [LI013-024001-] alone remains'. The precise location of this church has not been identified.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 4 October 2018
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