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Medieval octagonal-shaped limestone baptismal font in the grounds of the 19th-century Roman Catholic Church (NIAH Reg. No. 15307022) at Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath. According to the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage the medieval font may have been taken from Tristernagh Abbey (WM011-053----) located 4km to the NE. Another possibility is that the baptismal font was taken from the medieval chapel (WM011-051----) of Templecross in the townland of Tristernagh. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of Compilation: 10 November 2025

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Font (present location) in Ballynacarrigy

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