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Newcastle West Preceptory

Limerick Knights Hospitaller 13th Century Uncertain

About This Site

Knights Templar church confirmed to the Knights Hospitaller 1212 — no record of preceptory

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • An Caisleán Nua Thiar

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