Ireland

Derrynaflan Church

Medieval church on a bog island, Early Medieval Ireland

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Derrynaflan Church is a Medieval church and National Monument located in County Tipperary, Ireland.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Derrynaflan Hoard dating

8th–9th centuries

Monastic foundation

6th century

Decline after Fedelmid mac Crimthainn

AD 846

Franciscan presence

1676–1717

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CemeteriesGraves
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Churches
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Environmental and Natural Features

Artificial IslandsSacred Groves
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Country

Ireland

Coordinates

52.60° N, -7.73° E