Tag Archives: Castledermot

Round Tower of Diseart Diarmada

Posted on March 7, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

Continuing on from a previous post on Castledermot we continue on from the Romanesque Archway on the grounds of St. John’s, and move on to the Round Tower. Round Towers can be found all over the country in various states … Continue reading →

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Diseart Diarmada & the Romanesque Arch

Posted on February 16, 2016 by edmooneyphotography

Hidden away in the small village of Castledermot in Kildare you will find a surprising mass of historical sites with a heritage that goes back over 1200 years. Castledermot or Diseart Diarmada to give it its original Gaelic name, means … Continue reading →

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Castledermot Cross Slabs & Holed Stones

Posted on February 8, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

The final stones of interest to be found at St. James churchyard are a number of Cross slabs and two Holed Stones. Whilst the origin, date and purpose of these stones are not really understood, chances are they were some … Continue reading →

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Franciscan Abbey, Castledermot

Posted on January 31, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

A short walk back up the lovely tree lined avenue to the main street I turned left and adjacent the filling station on the way out of Castledermot lie’s the ruins of the Franciscan Abbey of Castledermot. Founded in 1302AD … Continue reading →

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Castledermot South High Cross

Posted on January 28, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

Moving on to the South high cross again constructed from granite in the 9th century is by far a more visually pleasing Cross although it lacks the amount of detail contained on its neighbor The Head also contains a crucifixion scene … Continue reading →

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Castledermot Hogback

Posted on January 22, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

One of the most interesting finds on the grounds of St. James church yard is the Hogback stone. It was found lying underneath the turf back in 1967 near the south-west corner of the church. It is said that the … Continue reading →

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Castledermot High Cross (North)

Posted on January 20, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

Moving on to the North High Cross, built from granite in the 9th century it is truly a remarkable cross and whilst it is not as well made as its neighbour to the south it is far more interesting with many … Continue reading →

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Castledermot Round Tower

Posted on January 17, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

The next notable structure within St. James churchyard is the Round Tower. There are many of these structures to be found around the country and each one that I have visited to date always seems to have its own unique … Continue reading →

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Castledermot Romanesque Archway

Posted on January 15, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

As previously mentioned Castledermot began its life as an early Christian monastic settlement back around 500 A.D. This small town situated on the river Lerr, really is a fantastic gem of a find with many wonderful historical ruins to explore. … Continue reading →

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Castledermot Tower House

Posted on January 6, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

What a start to the new year, my first outing in search of new ruins nearly turned into a disaster. I had been trying for almost six months to get to Rheban Castle just outside Athy. When I eventually tracked … Continue reading →