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Kilmalkedar
52.1848° N, -10.3362° E
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Kilmalkedar is a medieval ecclesiastical site and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
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Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
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Surviving church built
mid-12th century
Association with Saint Brendan
c. AD 484–c. 577
Alphabet stone carved
c. AD 550–600
Ogham stone inscribed
c. AD 600
Death of local saint Maolcethair
636
Chancel extended
c. 1200
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ChurchesStone CrossesBullaunsMonastic Cells
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InscriptionsOgham StoneAlphabet Stone
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