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 an old church in County Laois, Ireland. It is also known as a National Monument, which means it is a very important historical site protected by the country.
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Where is Fossy Church?
Fossy Church is found in a quiet, old graveyard. It is about 800 meters (or 875 yards) southeast of a village called Timahoe.
A Look at Fossy Church's History
When Was Fossy Church Built?
Experts believe Fossy Church was first built in the late 1500s. That's over 400 years ago!
Changes Over Time
The church was updated and changed in 1608. Later, in 1903, some repair work was done to keep it in good condition.
What Does Fossy Church Look Like?
Church Shape and Walls
The church has a simple rectangular shape. Its walls are still standing tall, and it has pointed roof sections called gables. The walls are made from rough, uneven stones, which gives the church a very old look.
Special Features Inside
You can see where the doors and windows used to be. Inside, in the southeast corner, there is a special stone basin called a piscina. This basin was used in the past for washing sacred items during church services.
