Tully Church, Medieval church ruins in Laughanstown, Ireland
Tully Church is a medieval church ruin in Laughanstown comprising stone walls from the 11th and 12th centuries. The structure includes a nave built in the 11th century and a chancel added in the late 12th century, with the chancel noticeably wider than the nave.
The site functioned as a religious center from the 6th to the 17th centuries, known as Tulach na nEpscop meaning Hill of the Bishops. The visible stone structures developed over centuries, with the main elements dating to the 11th and 12th centuries.
Two granite crosses stand near the ruins with carved figures, including one showing a bearded bishop in detailed relief. These stone monuments were focal points of religious devotion in the area and reflect how people gathered for prayer in medieval times.
The ruins are free to visit at any time with no entry fees, and roadside parking is available near the Laughanstown Luas stop. The site sits on level ground making it straightforward to walk around and examine the structures.
Excavations revealed two subsurface ditched enclosures surrounding the site, indicating a complex medieval religious settlement with multiple phases of development. These archaeological remains show how the community expanded and reorganized its sacred space over time.
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