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Dublin — St. Mary del Dam

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purported nunnery;[notes 87] parish church occupied by a woman recluse 1276-7[notes 88]

purported nunnery;[notes 87] parish church occupied by a woman recluse 1276-7[notes 88]

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purported nunnery;[notes 87] parish church occupied by a woman recluse 1276-7[notes 88]

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