Toureen Peakaun

Toureen Peakaun is an ancient church located in County Tipperary, Ireland.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Toureen Peakaun
Native name
Irish: An Tuairín Peacán
Location of Toureen Peakaun in Ireland
Typechurch
LocationToureen,
County Tipperary, Ireland
Coordinates52.408754°N 7.993235°W / 52.408754; -7.993235
Elevation53 m (174 ft)
Built11th/12th century AD
Architectural style(s)Romanesque
Official nameToureen Peakaun
Reference no.332

Location

Toureen Peakaun is located about 5.8 km (3.6 mi) northwest of Cahir.

Description

In the 7th century, St Alban chose the Glen of Aherlow region as the location for a monastery. The site, known as Toureen Peakaun, features the ruins of a rectangular 12th century AD church. Of note are the cross-slab fragments in the wall and remains of crosses between the church and gate.

Today, pilgrims continue to visit the church and the nearby holy well.

References

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