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Templenagalliaghdoo

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Templenagalliaghdoo
Templum Monialium
Teampall na gCailleach Dubh
Templenagalliaghdoo is located in Ireland
Templenagalliaghdoo
Templenagalliaghdoo
Location in Ireland
54°03′16″N 9°15′49″W / 54.054360°N 9.263607°W / 54.054360; -9.263607
Location Errew, Castlehill, County Mayo
Country Ireland
Denomination Catholic
Architecture
Functional status inactive
Specifications
Length 7.7 m (25 ft)
Width 4.6 m (15 ft)
Number of floors 1
Materials stone
Administration
Diocese Killala

Templenagalliaghdoo is an old church in County Mayo, Ireland. It is also known as a National Monument. This means it is a very important historical site protected by the country.

What is Templenagalliaghdoo?

Templenagalliaghdoo is a special old church building. Its name comes from Irish and means "Church of the Black Nun." This name gives us a clue about its history!

Where is this Historic Site Located?

You can find Templenagalliaghdoo in a beautiful spot in Ireland. It sits on a piece of land that sticks out into a large lake called Lough Conn. It is very close to another historical place called Errew Abbey. Imagine a peaceful, watery setting!

A Look Back in Time: Its History

This church was not the first building on this spot. A much older church was founded here way back in the 6th century. That is over 1,400 years ago! The original building might have been a small chapel, called an oratory, or even a place where nuns lived, known as a nunnery.

The church building you see today was built later, during the medieval period. It was constructed on the same ancient site. The name "Church of the Black Nun" suggests a connection to nuns who might have worn dark clothing.

What Does the Building Look Like?

Templenagalliaghdoo is a small, rectangular building. Its walls are about 50 centimeters (about 20 inches) thick. The main entrance is on the southwest side of the building.

The church is surrounded by a dry stone wall. This wall creates an enclosure that measures about 17 meters (56 feet) by 23 meters (75 feet). It is a simple but strong structure, built to last for centuries.

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