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Carrowtemple

Gurteen, Co. Sligo
Carrowtemple is an early-Christian site located near the village of Gurteen, about 35km south of Sligo Town. The ancient foundation comprises an enclosure, souterrain chambers, medieval church ruins and two graveyards.

Just outside the village of Gurteen, about 35km south of Sligo Town, people can visit Carrowtemple, an early-Christian site featuring an enclosure and drystone walled souterrain chambers. Visitors can also view the ruins of a medieval church, both new and old graveyards and a collection of fascinating inscribed slabs.

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Gurteen,Co Sligo,Republic of Ireland

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