Cruicetown Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cruicetown Church |
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Cill Bhaile Chrúis
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 Cruicetown Church
Location in Ireland
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| Location | Cruicetown, Nobber, County Meath |
| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland |
| Previous denomination | Pre-Reformation Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint James |
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| Official name | Cruicetown Church |
| Reference no. | 264 |
| Style | Romanesque |
| Years built | c. 1200 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Width | 4.3 m (14 ft) |
| Nave width | 5.55 m (18.2 ft) |
| Height | 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) |
| Number of floors | 1 |
| Floor area | 86 m2 (930 sq ft) |
| Materials | sandstone, mortar |
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| Diocese | Meath |
Cruicetown Church is an old church from the Middle Ages, located in County Meath, Ireland. It's also a special place called a National Monument, which means it's protected because of its history.
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Where is Cruicetown Church?
Cruicetown Church can be found about 3.6 kilometers (about 2.2 miles) southwest of a town called Nobber. It sits on top of a hill, giving it a great view of the River Dee.
The History of Cruicetown Church
How Cruicetown Got Its Name
The name 'Cruicetown' comes from the Cruise family. This family is known for being ancestors of the famous actor Tom Cruise.
When Was the Church Built?
The church was built around the year 1200. We know this because of its special round-headed windows. These windows had grooves on the outside for wooden shutters.
Early Records of the Church
A church in "vill de Cruicetoun" was mentioned in old tax records from 1302 to 1306. These records were put together by Pope Nicholas IV. By 1641, the church was described as being in ruins, meaning it was falling apart.
What to See at Cruicetown Church
Inside the Church Building
Cruicetown Church has two main parts: a nave (the main area where people sat) and a chancel (the area near the altar). Both parts were built around 1200.
Inside the nave, you can find a red sandstone baptismal font. This is a large basin used for baptisms. There are also several carved pieces of stone.
The Cruise Family Tomb
In the chancel, there is a special tomb with two carved figures on it. This tomb belongs to Walter Cruice (who passed away in 1663) and Elizabeth Cruice. Their son, Patrick Cruise, had the tomb built in 1688. The tomb is decorated with carvings of little angels, called putti, blowing trumpets.
The Graveyard
Outside the church, in the graveyard, there is also a carved cross standing.
