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St. Patrick's Church, Duleek
53.6553° N, -6.4200° E
About
St. Patrick's Church, Duleek is a medieval church and National Monument in County Meath, Ireland. It is believed to have been the first stone church built in Ireland.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Establishment of bishopric
c. AD 450
Entrusted to Saint Cianán
AD 489
Mention in the annals
AD 724
Viking attack
AD 830
Brian Boru bodies lay in state
AD 1014
Viking plunder again
AD 1149
Norman plunder
AD 1171
Archaeological Features
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Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
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