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Ardfert Cathedral
52.3287° N, -9.7817° E
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The Ardfert Cathedral (Irish: Ardeaglais Ard Fhearta) is a ruined cathedral in Ardfert, County Kerry, Ireland. Dedicated to Saint Brendan, it was the seat of the Diocese of Ardfert from 1117. It is now a heritage tourism site.
Historical Timeline
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Monastery founded
6th century
Temple Na Hoe
12th century
Main church construction
12th century
Synod of Ráth Breasail
1111
Cathedral seat established at Ardfert
1117
Temple Na Griffin
15th century
Transept and battlements added
15th century
South transept re-roofed and extended
17th century
Roof destruction during rebellion
1641
Diocese united with Limerick
1663
Site transferred to public care
1871
New church opened and roof removed
1871
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Burial and Funerary Structures
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