Location: Next to the Cathedral in the main site.
OS: N 01005 30664
Longitude: -7.9856564
Latitude: 53.326459
Description and History: This is the smallest and oldest of the churches this is supposed to be the resting place of St Ciaran, the founder of the site. It only measures 4m x 3m and dates to the 8th or 9th century with some more modern rebuilding work. Until the 17th century it housed the relic of St Ciaran’s hand and two croziers were found here during excavation. To me this is one of the most endearing ruins at the site. It's crookedness gives it a certain charm and although the smallest ruin at the site it stands out the most in my mind. It was a shrine-church, several of which are known to have existed around the country.
Difficulty: It is in the main site and easy to get to.
Date of Visit: 11th June, 2011. 16th May, 2025.
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| A few repeats of the same angle, but I couldn't decide which was best, so I've posted them all. |
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| The door from the inside. |
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| A cross-slab against the rear wall. |
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| The stonework is absolutely gorgeous. |
