Lemanaghan


Map Reference: N172269 (2172, 2269)

Lemanaghan is the site of a monastery founded by St Manchan (d.665).



There are poor remains of a church with some decorated stones at the windows.



Inside are two cross-inscribed stones.



Close to the church is a rectangular stone with worn decoration. The entire surface is divided into small diamond-shaped panels which appear to contain spirals.



Nearby is a holy well and rag tree.





The votive offerings include the usual rags, articles of clothing and broken statuary.

Beside it is a very fine bullaun stone.



There is another bullaun stone built into the traffic island at the road junction nearby.



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