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Church in Ballygunnermore

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Situated on rock outcrop on the W shoulder of a knoll. There is only one reference to 'Cill Briocain' at 'Baile na Guaithe' stating that it was located just NE of a spot-height on the 1840 ed. of the OS 6-inch map (Power 1906a, 19). It is not visible at ground level, and may be occupied by farm buildings. It may have been a penal church. Power, Rev. P. (1906a) The place-names of the Decies WAJ 9, 12-39, 80-106, 154-70, 228-65. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 14 February 2011

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