Killeen Cowpark
Killeen Cowpark is a medieval church and a National Monument in County Limerick, Ireland.[2]
Killeen Cowpark | |||||||||
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Cillín Pháirc na mBó | |||||||||
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52.607938°N 8.893816°W | |||||||||
Location | Cowpark, Kilcornan, County Limerick | ||||||||
Country | Ireland | ||||||||
Denomination | Catholic (pre-Reformation) | ||||||||
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Functional status | inactive | ||||||||
Years built | 15th century | ||||||||
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Length | 13.7 m (45 ft) | ||||||||
Width | 7.3 m (24 ft) | ||||||||
Number of floors | 1 | ||||||||
Floor area | 100 m2 (1,100 sq ft) | ||||||||
Materials | stone, mortar | ||||||||
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Diocese | Limerick | ||||||||
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History
Killeen Cowpark was built in the 15th century. It was in use until 1811. It was repaired in the 1930s under the direction of Canon Wall.[4]
Church
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Another view of the building
Killeen Cowpark is an unadorned rectangular church. It has narrow windows and a turret-like belfry.[5][6]
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References
- https://www.archaeology.ie/sites/default/files/media/pdf/monuments-in-state-care-limerick.pdf
- Leask, Harold Graham (10 August 2017). "Irish Churches and Monastic Buildings". Dundalgan Press – via Google Books.
- Westropp, Thomas Johnson (10 August 2017). "A Survey of the Ancient Churches in the County of Limerick". Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, Section C. 25: 327–i. doi:10.2307/25502727. JSTOR 25502727.
- "Kilcornan Churches". Limerick Diocesan Heritage. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- http://www.limerickcity.ie/media/001%20castles.pdf
- Archer, Lucy; Smith, Edwin (10 August 1999). "Architecture in Britain and Ireland, 600-1500". Harvill Press – via Google Books.
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