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Dísert Óengusa
52.5209° N, -8.7447° E
About
Dísert Óengusa (Irish pronunciation: [ˈdʲiːʃəɾˠt̪ˠ ˈeːŋɡəsˠə]) is a medieval hermitage and National Monument located in County Limerick, Ireland.
Historical Timeline
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Later church phase
15th–16th century
Foundation by Óengus of Tallaght
AD 780
Óengus departs hermitage
AD 782
Death of Óengus of Tallaght
AD 824
Early eleventh-century masonry
Early 11th century
Monastery mentioned in the annals
1033
Round tower construction
12th century
Visit and sketch by John Windele
1833
Restoration work
2019
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
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