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Ray Church
55.1474° N, -8.0707° E
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Ray Church () is a medieval church and National Monument in County Donegal, Ireland.
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
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Industrial Period
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Foundation by St Fionnán
6th century
Cenél Duach abbots associated with Iona
7th century
Creation of the high cross
Late 8th century
Massacre during Sunday Mass
17th century
Destruction by Cromwell's soldiers
17th century
High cross toppled in a storm
c. 1750
Restoration by public agency
1970s
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