Tullaroan Church facts for kids
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Ruined interior of Tullaroan Church
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 Tullaroan Church
Location in Ireland
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| 52°39′29″N 7°26′01″W / 52.658076°N 7.43363°W | |
| Location | Tullaroan, County Kilkenny |
| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland |
| Previous denomination | Pre-Reformation Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | Assumption of Mary |
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| Heritage designation | |
| Official name | Tullaroan Church |
| Reference no. | 670 |
| Style | Gothic |
| Years built | 12th–13th centuries |
| Specifications | |
| Number of floors | 1 |
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| Diocese | Ossory |
Tullaroan Church is an old church from the Middle Ages. It is a National Monument located in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
Where is Tullaroan Church?
Tullaroan Church is found just south of a village called Tullaroan. It sits on the east side of a small river. This river flows into the Munster River.
What Does the Church Look Like?
Tullaroan Parish Church was built with two main parts. These were the nave and the chancel. The nave is the main part of the church where people sit. The chancel is the area near the altar, often used by the choir.
The church also has some special features. There is a sedilia, which are seats built into the wall for priests. It has a beautiful Gothic door. Gothic architecture is a style of building with pointed arches and tall windows. There is also a choir-arch that separates the nave from the chancel.
A special part of the church is Grace's Chapel. Sir John (Le) Grace started this chapel in 1543. It is attached to the south side of the main church building.
