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Church Island (Valentia Harbour)
51.9376° N, -10.2833° E
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Church Island is a medieval Christian monastery and National Monument located in Valentia Harbour, Ireland.
Paleolithic
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Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
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Monastery founded
7th century AD
Excavations by M. J. O'Kelly
1955–56
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ChurchesSacred Wells
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Fish Processing AreasButchering Areas
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