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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| 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 also a special National Monument in County Kilkenny, Ireland. This means it's a very important historical site that is protected.
Where to Find Tullaroan Church
You can find Tullaroan Church just south of the village of Tullaroan. It sits on the east side of a small river. This river eventually flows into the Munster River.
What the Church Looks Like
Tullaroan Parish Church was built with two main parts. These were the nave, which is the main area where people sat, and the chancel. The chancel is the part of the church near the altar.
The church also has other interesting features. There is a sedilia, which is a special seat for priests. It has a beautiful door built in the Gothic style. There is also a choir-arch, which is an arch that separates the main part of the church from the choir area.
Grace's Chapel
Grace's Chapel was built in 1543. Sir John (Le) Grace, who passed away in 1568, founded this chapel. It is attached to the south side of the main parish church.
