Kilbennan Monastery, 5th century monastery site near Tuam, Ireland
The medieval complex includes a limestone round tower reaching 16.5 meters high and 4.8 meters in diameter with a sandstone entrance doorway.
Saint Benignus of Armagh, a disciple of Saint Patrick, established this monastic settlement during the early Christian period of Ireland around 500 AD.
The monastery grounds contain a collection of ancient crosses and stone slabs within its walled graveyard, representing early Irish Christian art.
The archaeological site stands 3.7 kilometers northwest of Tuam, with the ruins of a church featuring twin-light cusped ogee-headed windows in its east gable.
A holy well located northwest of the monastery holds records of Saint Bennin healing nine people affected by leprosy at this location.
Location: County Galway
Inception: 5 century
Founders: Benignus of Armagh
GPS coordinates: 53.53884,-8.89204
Latest update: March 12, 2025 05:08
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