Templesaghtmacree facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Templesaghtmacree |
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Teampall na Seacht Mac Rí
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 Templesaghtmacree
Location in Ireland
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| 53°05′02″N 9°35′25″W / 53.083866°N 9.590158°W | |
| Location | Carrownlisheen, Inishmaan, County Galway |
| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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| Functional status | inactive |
| Years built | c. 8th–10th centuries AD |
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| Length | 10.85 m (35.6 ft) |
| Width | 4.95 m (16.2 ft) |
| Number of floors | 1 |
| Floor area | 53.7 m2 (578 sq ft) |
| Materials | limestone |
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| Diocese | Tuam |
Templesaghtmacree is an old Christian church located on Inishmaan, an island in Ireland. It's also a special place called a National Monument, which means it's protected because of its historical importance.
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Where is Templesaghtmacree?
Templesaghtmacree is found right in the middle of Inishmaan. This island is the central one of the three Aran Islands, off the coast of Ireland. It's easy to find, as it's just to the east of the newer Catholic church, the Church of Our Lady and St John.
A Look Back in Time
What's in a Name?
The name Templesaghtmacree comes from the Irish language. It means "Church of the Seven King's Sons." This name remembers seven royal men who came to Inishmaan. They lived there as hermits, which means they lived alone and simply, focusing on their faith.
A Place for Pilgrims
In the past, Templesaghtmacree was a place of pilgrimage. This means many people would travel there for religious reasons. They would visit to show their faith or to seek spiritual help.
Exploring the Church
What's Left of the Building?
Templesaghtmacree was built a very long time ago, between the 8th and 10th centuries AD. It was a rectangular church made of stone. Today, only the lower parts of its walls remain. The church was about 10.85 meters (about 35 feet) long and 4.95 meters (about 16 feet) wide.
Special Features
Even though much of the church is gone, you can still see some interesting parts. There's a doorway and a window in the south wall. Inside, you'll find something called "Leaba Cinndeirge," which means "Cinndeirg's bed." This is a grave of a female saint, and it has a special stone with a cross carved into it, called a cross slab.
Close by, there's also a place called Tobar Cinndeirge. This is a holy well, which is a natural spring or well that people believe has special religious or healing powers.
