Country Ireland Years built 11th century Architectural style Norman architecture | Founded 11th century Closed 16th century | |
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Location Kill of the Grange, Deansgrange, Blackrock, County Dublin Denomination Pre-Reformation Catholic Diocese Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin Similar Carrickgollogan, Dalkey Hill, St Andrew's - Blackrock, Christ Church - Bray, Monkstown Church - Dublin | ||
Kill of the Grange is an ancient religious site in County Dublin, Ireland and a National Monument.
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Location
Kill of the Grange lies 1.7 km (1.1 mi) inland, on the south side of Dublin Bay. In modern times it is surrounded by housing developments and is found in Deansgrange, Blackrock, County Dublin.
Structures
The church is associated with St Finnian of Clonard and dates from the 11th century. Parts may date to the 6th century as they are similar to remains found at Glendalough. The church was originally a simple oblong (now the nave) and a chancel and belfry were later added.
Originally known as Clonkeen (Irish: Cluinchenn), it is now known as Kill of the Grange, meaning "church of the monastic grange."
There is also a bullaun (about 25 cm (9.8 in) across) and holy well on the site.
History
The site was part of the possessions of the Priory of the Holy Trinity (later Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin) and their records give a vivid picture of the 14th century monastic site at Clonken / Kill o' the Grange, describing the construction of a kiln house with thatched roof and wattle and daub walls, and the grange itself being built from timber bought from the native Irish (probably in the Dublin Mountains).