Wall monument

The National Monuments Service's description

Monastery founded here in the 6th century by Colmán Eala who died in 611 (Ó Riain 2011, 203; Gwynn and Hadcock 1988, 41). Present remains consist of a multiperiod church (OF016-031001-) originally of pre-Romanesque date with later 15th and 17th-century additions, graveyard (OF016-031002-) and possible early Christian enclosure (OF016-031007-) which survives as a crop mark with motte (OF016-032001-) to the S. A holy well (OF016-031008-) located to the SW of the church. There are two 17th-century armorial plaques (OF016-031009-) inserted into the E face of the W wall of the church marking two burial vaults inserted into the floor of Lynally Church. This 17th century burial vault dating to 1680 has an armorial plaque possibly belonging to John Forth of Redwood (OF016-041----) now Charleville Demesne. The plaque has been inserted into the inner face of the W gable of the church (Fitzpatrick and O'Brien 1988, 144). It is located off centre to S in E face of the W gable of the church.

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The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.

Compiled and revised by: Caimin O'Brien

Date of revised upload: 8 June 2015