Fossy Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fossy Church |
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Eaglais an Fhosaidh
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 Fossy Church
Location in Ireland
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| 52°57′27″N 7°11′25″W / 52.957581°N 7.190272°W | |
| Location | Fossy Lower, Timahoe, County Laois |
| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland |
| History | |
| Founded | late 16th century |
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| Length | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Width | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Height | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Number of floors | 1 |
| Floor area | 112 m2 (1,210 sq ft) |
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| Diocese | Leighlin |
Fossy Church is a medieval church and National Monument in County Laois, Ireland.
Location
Fossy Church is located about 800 m (870 yd) southeast of Timahoe, in a walled graveyard.
History
Fossy Church is thought to date to the late 16th century. The church was remodelled in 1608. Some repair work was carried out in 1903.
Church
The church is rectangular in shape with upstanding walls and gables, with door and window opes, built of uncoursed rubble, with a slight base-batter. A piscina is located in the southeast corner.
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