Annagh Church facts for kids
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 Annagh Church
Location in Ireland
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| 52°14′54″N 9°45′17″W / 52.248452°N 9.754696°W | |
| Location | Annagh, Tralee, County Kerry |
| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Catholic (pre-Reformation) |
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| Functional status | ruined |
| Style | Anglo-Norman |
| Years built | 12th century AD |
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| Length | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Width | 7.5 m (25 ft) |
| Number of floors | 1 |
| Floor area | 120 m2 (1,300 sq ft) |
| Materials | red sandstone |
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| Diocese | Ardfert and Aghadoe |
Annagh Church is an old church building in County Kerry, Ireland. It is now a ruin, but it is protected as a National Monument. This means it is an important historical site that the government helps to preserve.
Exploring Annagh Church
Annagh Church is located in a place called Annagh. It sits at the northern end of the Annagh burial ground. You can find it about 3.6 kilometers (2.2 miles) southwest of Tralee, right on the south side of Tralee Bay.
A Glimpse into History
This church was built a very long time ago, between the 12th and 15th centuries. That means it's over 500 years old! Imagine all the history that has happened around this building.
Unique Architecture
One of the most interesting parts of Annagh Church is its doorway. It has a special design called "drip-moulding" that goes all the way around it. This style is not very common in Ireland. It looks a lot like the Anglo-Norman style, which was popular when the Normans came to Ireland.
Nearby Ancient Sites
The area around Annagh Church is full of other ancient places. If you explore, you might find:
- Tonakilla Fort: This is a type of old circular fort called a ringfort. People used to live and protect themselves inside these forts.
- Standing Stones: These are tall, upright stones, also known as menhirs. They were placed there by ancient people, often for religious or ceremonial reasons.
These sites show that people have lived and built things in this area for thousands of years!
