Rathmore Church
Church in County Meath, Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rathmore Church is a ruined medieval church and National Monument in County Meath, Ireland.[1][2] It was constructed by the prominent Plunkett living nearby at Rathmore Castle. A modern church 0.5 km to the northeast serving the area was constructed in 1844.[3] Archer and Smith describe it as similar in purpose to other churches constructed at Killeen and Dunsany.[4]
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Rathmore Church | |
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Cill an Rátha Mhóir | |
53.643173°N 6.872316°W / 53.643173; -6.872316 | |
Location | Rathmore, Athboy, County Meath |
Country | Ireland |
Denomination | Church of Ireland |
Previous denomination | Pre-Reformation Catholic |
History | |
Founder(s) | Thomas Fitz-Christopher Plunket |
Dedication | Lorcán Ua Tuathail (St Lawrence) |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | |
Official name | Rathmore Church |
Reference no. | 289 |
Years built | 1470s |
Closed | late 17th century |
Specifications | |
Length | 26 m (85 ft) |
Width | 7 m (23 ft) |
Nave width | 7 m (23 ft) |
Floor area | 175 m2 (1,880 sq ft) |
Spire height | 12 m (39 ft) |
Materials | sandstone, mortar |
Administration | |
Diocese | Meath |
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