Killelton Church facts for kids
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Location in Ireland
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| 52°13′41″N 9°52′25″W / 52.228096°N 9.873677°W | |
| Location | Killelton, Camp, County Kerry |
| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Catholic (pre-Reformation) |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Eltan |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | ruined |
| Style | Romanesque |
| Years built | 9th/10th century AD |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Width | 3.5 m (11 ft) |
| Number of floors | 1 |
| Floor area | 17.5 m2 (188 sq ft) |
| Materials | stone, clay, mortar |
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| Diocese | Ardfert and Aghadoe |
Killelton Church is an ancient church building located in County Kerry, Ireland. It is a very important historical site and is protected as a National Monument.
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Where is Killelton Church?
Killelton Church is found about 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) east of a village called Camp. It sits just south of the main N86 road in County Kerry.
History of Killelton Church
Who Built Killelton Church?
A person known as Saint Eltan started this church a very long time ago. The stone building you see today was built around the 800s or 900s AD. That means it's over 1,100 years old!
What Was Found During Restoration?
In 1984, some work was done to restore parts of the church. During this restoration, a special holed stone was discovered. This type of stone has a hole through it and is similar to other ancient stones found at places like Gallarus.
What Does Killelton Church Look Like?
Killelton Church is a small oratory, which is a type of chapel or prayer room. It has a rectangular area around it, along with two other rectangular buildings and a bullaun (a stone with a basin-like hollow).
Special Features of the Walls
The bottom of the north and south walls of the church have a special ledge called a plinth. This feature is often seen in many very old oratories from that time period.
Images for kids
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West doorway
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Stone pathway to the church
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Northeast view of the exterior
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A window
