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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