County Meath

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Duleek

County Meath


St Ciaran the founder of an early monastery here, was baptised by St Patrick in 472. It is the site of the first recorded stone church in Ireland. There is a 9 or 10C High Cross and the head of another in the ruins of the priory. Part of the Round Tower is built into the later bell tower. There is a Cross Slab.

OS: 43 046 684 marked

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Cross face (1) Cross face (2) Cross rear view
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