St. Molua's Church, Medieval church and national monument in Killaloe, Ireland.
Description
St. Molua's Church is an early medieval limestone structure featuring a nave and narrow chancel. The building displays characteristic features of early Irish ecclesiastical construction with its solid stone framework.
History
The building was originally constructed around 1000 CE on Friar's Island during Brian Boru's era. In 1929 the church was relocated stone by stone to its present location.
Culture
The church is named after Saint Molua, a 6th-century monk who founded the first Christian settlement in this area. His name remains connected to the earliest spread of Christianity here.
Practical
The church is located within the grounds of Killaloe Cathedral and is easy to locate. The site is accessible on foot and provides space to walk around and view the structure.
Did you know?
The building features one of Ireland's earliest stone roofs, while most churches of that period used wooden roofs. This unusual construction shows advanced building techniques for its time.
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