Killursa facts for kids
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 Killursa
Location in Ireland
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| 53°28′04″N 9°08′42″W / 53.467762°N 9.144907°W | |
| Location | Ower, Headford, County Galway |
| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Catholic (pre-Reformation) |
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| Former name(s) | Kildaree Church |
| Dedication | Saint Fursey |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | ruined |
| Style | Anglo-Norman |
| Years built | 12th century AD |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 22.5 m (74 ft) |
| Width | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Number of floors | 1 |
| Floor area | 160 m2 (1,700 sq ft) |
| Materials | stone |
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| Diocese | Tuam |
Killursa is a medieval church and National Monument in County Galway, Ireland.
Location
Killursa is located 2.6 km (1.6 mi) west of Headford.
History
A monastery was established here in the 7th century by Saint Fursey (Fursa).
The church on the current site dates from the 12th or 13th century, although the southwestern part is thought to be even older. It fell out of use around the 15th century.
Description
The church is rectangular with mullioned Late Gothic window and trabeate doorway.
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