Toureen Peakaun

Toureen Peakaun
Native name
Irish: An Tuairín Peacán
Location of Toureen Peakaun in Ireland
Type church
Location Toureen,
County Tipperary, Ireland
Coordinates 52°24′32″N 7°59′36″W / 52.408754°N 7.993235°W / 52.408754; -7.993235Coordinates: 52°24′32″N 7°59′36″W / 52.408754°N 7.993235°W / 52.408754; -7.993235
Elevation 53 m (174 ft)
Built 11th/12th century AD
Architectural style(s) Romanesque
Official name: Toureen Peakaun
Reference no. 332

Toureen Peakaun is an ancient church located in County Tipperary, Ireland.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

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

  1. ↑ "Toureen Peakaun".
  2. ↑ "Toureen Peakaun « Pilgrimage In Medieval Ireland".
  3. ↑ http://megalithomania.com/show/site/1236/toureen_peakaun_holy_well.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.megalithomania.com/show/image/3849/toureen_peakaun.htm
  5. ↑ "Toureen Peakaun".
  6. ↑ "Toureen Peakaun - Tipperary Tourism".
  7. ↑ 2012, PIP. "SAINT PEAKAUN'S CHURCH-TOUREEN/ANTIQUITIES OF IRELAND.COM".
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