Ireland

Inchagoill

Early Christian island site in Lough Corrib, Ireland

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Inchagoill is an island in Lough Corrib, Ireland. Its Christian ruins constitute an Irish National Monument. The island name means "Island of the devout foreigner."

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
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Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Possible church founding

6th–7th century AD

Lugnad's stone (inscription)

6th century

Incised slab

8th century

Templenaneeve doorway

12th century

Muirgheas O'Nioc burial

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ChurchesSacred WellsStelaeBullauns
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InscriptionsCross SlabsIncised SlabsSculpted Heads
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Country

Ireland

Coordinates

53.49° N, -9.32° E