St. Macullins - Lusk Co Dublin Ireland
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N 53° 31.572 W 006° 10.013
29U E 687789 N 5934543
The round tower here is the only surviving relic of a monastery founded in the 6th century. Attached is a 16th century tower, and a church on the site contains a number of fine medieval tombs.
Waymark Code: WM38W9
Location: Ireland
Date Posted: 02/27/2008
Views: 82
Lusk Heritage Centre comprises a round tower, a medieval belfry and a 19th century church. They form a unit, although they were built over a period of almost a thousand years. The belfry now houses an exhibition on medieval churches of North County Dublin and also the magnificent 16th century effigy tomb of Sir Christopher Barnewall and his wife Marion Sharl.
History taken from a local source:
The annals refer to the death of the abbot, St. Macculind, most likely the founder of the monastery here in 497. The monastery itself had a violent history, having been pillaged and destroyed in 835 and burnt in 854. In 1089 the church was burnt again with 180 people inside and the abbey was devastated yet again in 1135. Austin Cooper first mentioned the tower in 1783 as being in good condition, though there were no floors or ladders at that time. These were fitted in the 1860s, along with a wood and cement roof by the rector, Dr. Wm. Reeves. He also filled up a breach in the second storey that led to the square medieval bell tower, and possibly another at the level of the belfry battlements. Metal grills were fitted into the windows in 1977. The present church was built against the east wall of the belfry in 1847 after a storm damaged the former (and much larger) building in 1838. The belfry is thought to date from approximately 1500.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1862
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 11:00 AM To: 3:00 PM
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 12:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Barrack Road
Lusk, Co Dublin Ireland
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Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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