
What is recorded here
National Monument No. 497, consisting of a poorly preserved church (OF039-003005-), base of round tower (OF039-003003-), low motte (OF039-003009-), possible Man-made underground passage (OF039-003026-) and building (OF039-003008-) all of which is contained within the impressive remains of a bivallate ecclesiastical enclosure (OF039-003001-). Founded by St. Kieran the elder in the fifth century (ITA Survey 1943). Only the base of a round tower (int. diam. 2.86m; wall T 1.2m) located at the W end of the N wall of the Augustinian priory on the NW angle of the priory (OF039-003004-) which has been recently restored.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien.
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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RampartsCastle, motte · 149 yd
Saint Kieran's WellSpring · 622 yd
Ballymooney Castle in RuinsHouse, fortified house · 1233 yd
Derrykeel WoodWood · 1.4 mi
Drummin HillMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
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