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St. Sylvesters Church (in Ruins)

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'In 1192, Inchierbrislane (Gilltown KD029-003----) and Brannockstown were granted with Yago (Gaganstown (KD029-013----) to St Patrick's Dublin (JKAS 1912-4, 336). Dedication to St Sylvester, companion of Palladius in Donard, may suggest early date founding (IHS 1941, - 39-40). Date of upload: 6 September 2016
St. Sylvesters Church in Brannockstown was likely built in the late 12th century, following the grant of the area to St Patrick's Dublin in 1192; dedicated to St Sylvester, a companion of Palladius, it reflects early medieval Christian influence in the region.

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