Ardskeagh Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ardskeagh Church |
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Teampall Ard Scéithe
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 Ardskeagh Church
Location in Ireland
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| Location | Ardskeagh, County Cork |
| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Catholic (pre-Reformation) |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Michael |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | ruined |
| Style | Romanesque |
| Years built | 12th century AD |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Width | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Number of floors | 1 |
| Floor area | 125 m2 (1,350 sq ft) |
| Materials | stone, mortar |
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| Diocese | Cloyne |
Ardskeagh Church is an old church from the Middle Ages. It is located in County Cork, Ireland, and is now a special protected site called a National Monument.
Where is Ardskeagh Church?
This historic church is found about 4.4 kilometers (2.7 miles) southeast of a town called Charleville. It sits just south of the River Awbeg.
A Look Back at Ardskeagh Church
Local stories say that Ardskeagh Church is named after a saint called Sciath. She was a virgin saint who started a convent (a place where nuns live) here around the year 550 AD.
The stone church you see today was built much later, in the 12th century. It was dedicated to Saint Michael. This church was even mentioned in official records from 1302, which were part of a "Papal Taxation" (a way the Pope collected money from churches).
By 1591, the church was no longer used and was left empty. Today, the Irish government looks after it as a National Monument. This means it's an important historical site that needs to be preserved.
What the Church Looks Like
Even though it's now a ruin, you can still see parts of the old church. The main doorway has a rounded top, which is typical of Romanesque style from the 12th century. Some repairs have been made to the arch over time. You can also spot simple, square moulding (decorative strips) around the doorway.
