Killeen Cowpark facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Killeen Cowpark |
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 Killeen Cowpark
Location in Ireland
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| 52°36′29″N 8°53′38″W / 52.607938°N 8.893816°W | |
| Location | Cowpark, Kilcornan, County Limerick |
| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Catholic (pre-Reformation) |
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| Functional status | inactive |
| Years built | 15th century |
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| Length | 13.7 m (45 ft) |
| Width | 7.3 m (24 ft) |
| Number of floors | 1 |
| Floor area | 100 m2 (1,100 sq ft) |
| Materials | stone, mortar |
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| Diocese | Limerick |
Killeen Cowpark is an old church building in County Limerick, Ireland. It was built a long time ago, in the 15th century. Today, it is a National Monument. This means it is a special historical site protected by the country.
Where is Killeen Cowpark?
Killeen Cowpark is in County Limerick. It is about 5.2 km (3.2 mi) east of a town called Askeaton. You can find it in an area known as Cowpark, near Kilcornan.
A Look at Its Past
This church was built in the 15th century. That's over 500 years ago! People used the church for services until the year 1811. Later, in the 1930s, some repairs were done to help preserve the old building. Canon Wall helped to guide these repairs.
What the Church Looks Like
Killeen Cowpark is a simple, rectangular church. It does not have many fancy decorations. The church has narrow windows. It also has a small tower, like a turret, which is a belfry. A belfry is where church bells would have been kept.
