Castlekeeran

Castlekeeran is a former monastery and a National Monument in , .
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  • Type: Locality
  • Description: monastery site in Ireland
  • Also known as: Castlekieran

Places of Interest

Highlights include Spire of Lloyd.

Monument
The in is an 18th-century folly in the form of a Doric column, surmounted by a glazed lantern. Sometimes described as "Ireland's only inland lighthouse", it was designed by architect Henry Aaron Baker. is situated 3½ km east of Castlekeeran.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Carnaross and Crossakiel.

Village
or Carnaros is a village in , , approximately 4 km northwest of on the R147 road between Kells and .

Village
or Crossakeel is a village in , . It is situated in the north-west of the county, at the junction of the R154 and the L2801, approximately 13 km south of and 12 km north of . is situated 4½ km southwest of Castlekeeran.

Village
or Kilskyre is a townland and small village in , , 10 kilometres southwest of the town of . The village is in the civil parish of . is situated 5 km southwest of Castlekeeran.

Castlekeeran

Latitude
53.73067° or 53° 43′ 50″ north
Longitude
-6.96112° or 6° 57′ 40″ west
Elevation
80 metres (262 feet)
Open location code
9C5MP2JQ+7H
Geo­Names ID
9866615
Wiki­data ID
Q28190268
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In Other Languages

“Castlekeeran” goes by many names.
  • Irish: Bealach-duin
  • Irish: Díseart Ciaráin

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Keeran’s Bridge and Jack’s Bridge.

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