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Freshford Monastery 

Kilkenny site currently occupied by 17th-century St Lachtain's parochial church incorporating 12th century doorway probably continuing after 1111

About This Site

early monastic site, founded 655-7 by St Lachtain mac Torben, Abbot of Achaid-Ut; probably continuing after 1111; site currently occupied by 17th-century St Lachtain’s parochial church incorporating 12th century doorway

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Achad-ur
  • Aghoure