Killeen Cowpark

Killeen Cowpark is a medieval church and a National Monument in County Limerick, Ireland.[2]

Killeen Cowpark
Cillín Pháirc na mBó
Killeen Cowpark
52.607938°N 8.893816°W / 52.607938; -8.893816
LocationCowpark, Kilcornan, County Limerick
CountryIreland
DenominationCatholic (pre-Reformation)
Architecture
Functional statusinactive
Years built15th century
Specifications
Length13.7 m (45 ft)
Width7.3 m (24 ft)
Number of floors1
Floor area100 m2 (1,100 sq ft)
Materialsstone, mortar
Administration
DioceseLimerick
Designations
Official nameKilleen Cowpark[1]
Reference no.345

Location

Killeen Cowpark is located 5.2 km (3.2 mi) east of Askeaton.[3]

History

Killeen Cowpark was built in the 15th century. It was in use until 1811. It was repaired in the 1930s under the direction of Canon Wall.[4]

Church

Another view of the building

Killeen Cowpark is an unadorned rectangular church. It has narrow windows and a turret-like belfry.[5][6]

References

  1. https://www.archaeology.ie/sites/default/files/media/pdf/monuments-in-state-care-limerick.pdf
  2. Leask, Harold Graham (10 August 2017). "Irish Churches and Monastic Buildings". Dundalgan Press via Google Books.
  3. Westropp, Thomas Johnson (10 August 2017). "A Survey of the Ancient Churches in the County of Limerick". Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, Section C. 25: 327–i. JSTOR 25502727.
  4. "Kilcornan Churches". Limerick Diocesan Heritage. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  5. http://www.limerickcity.ie/media/001%20castles.pdf
  6. Archer, Lucy; Smith, Edwin (10 August 1999). Architecture in Britain and Ireland, 600-1500. Harvill Press. ISBN 9781860467011 via Google Books.
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