Toureen Peakaun
Toureen Peakaun is an ancient church located in County Tipperary, Ireland.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
| Toureen Peakaun | |
|---|---|
| Native name Irish: An Tuairín Peacán | |
  Location of Toureen Peakaun in Ireland | |
| Type | church |
| Location | Toureen, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 52.408754°N 7.993235°W |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Built | 11th/12th century AD |
| Architectural style(s) | Romanesque |
National Monument of Ireland | |
| Official name: Toureen Peakaun | |
| Reference no. | 332 |
Location
Toureen Peakaun is located about 5.8 km (3.6 mi) northwest of Cahir.
Description
In the 7th century, St Alban chose the Glen of Aherlow region as the location for a monastery. The site, known as Toureen Peakaun, features the ruins of a rectangular 12th century AD church. Of note are the cross-slab fragments in the wall and remains of crosses between the church and gate.
Today, pilgrims continue to visit the church and the nearby holy well.
References
- "Toureen Peakaun".
- "Toureen Peakaun « Pilgrimage In Medieval Ireland".
- http://megalithomania.com/show/site/1236/toureen_peakaun_holy_well.htm
- http://www.megalithomania.com/show/image/3849/toureen_peakaun.htm
- "Toureen Peakaun".
- "Toureen Peakaun - Tipperary Tourism".
- 2012, PIP. "SAINT PEAKAUN'S CHURCH-TOUREEN/ANTIQUITIES OF IRELAND.COM".CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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