Toureen Peakaun facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Toureen Peakaun |
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| Native name Irish: An Tuairín Peacán |
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| Type | church |
| Location | Toureen, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Built | 11th/12th century AD |
| Architectural style(s) | Romanesque |
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National Monument of Ireland
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| Official name: Toureen Peakaun | |
| Reference no. | 332 |
Toureen Peakaun is an ancient church located in County Tipperary, Ireland.
Location
Toureen Peakaun is located about 5.8 km (3.6 mi) northwest of Cahir.
Description
In the 7th century, St Alban chose the Glen of Aherlow region as the location for a monastery. The site, known as Toureen Peakaun, features the ruins of a rectangular 12th century AD church. Of note are the cross-slab fragments in the wall and remains of crosses between the church and gate.
Today, pilgrims continue to visit the church and the nearby holy well.
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