Skryne Church
Skryne Church is a ruined medieval church and National Monument in County Meath, Ireland.Photo: Ianfhunter, CC BY 4.0.
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Skryne Castle and Hill of Tara.
Skryne Castle
House
Photo: C O’Flanagan, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Skryne Castle was a castle at Skryne, County Meath, Ireland; only ruins remain. The motte and bailey castle was built by Adam de Feypo in the 12th century. Skryne Castle is situated 360 metres south of Skryne Church.
Hill of Tara
Peak
Photo: Patrick Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Hill of Tara is a hill and ancient ceremonial and burial site near Skryne in County Meath, Ireland. Tradition identifies the hill as the inauguration place and seat of the High Kings of Ireland; it also appears in Irish mythology. Hill of Tara is situated 3½ km west of Skryne Church.
Stone of Destiny
Monument
Photo: Verdasuno, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Fál or Lia Fáil is a stone at the Inauguration Mound on the Hill of Tara in County Meath, Ireland, which served as the coronation stone for the King of Tara and hence High King of Ireland. Stone of Destiny is situated 3½ km west of Skryne Church.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Skreen and Kentstown.
Skreen
Hamlet
Photo: Dunlavin Green, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Skryne or Skreen is a village in County Meath, Ireland. On and around a hill between the N2 and N3 roads, it is 10 km south-east of the centre of Navan and 35 km north-west of the centre of Dublin.
Kentstown
Village
Photo: sarah777, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Kentstown is a village in County Meath, Ireland. It is 10 kilometres east of Navan, at the junction of the R153 and R150 roads. The village is in a townland and civil parish of the same name. Kentstown is situated 5 km northeast of Skryne Church.
Kilmessan
Village
Photo: C O’Flanagan, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Kilmessan is a village in County Meath, Ireland. It is situated 10/15 minutes away from Dunshaughlin, Trim and Navan, 6 km from the M3 motorway. The village has a primary school, shop, post office and several pubs. Kilmessan is situated 7 km southwest of Skryne Church.
Skryne Church
- Type: Ruins
- Description: church building in County Meath, Ireland
- Categories: church, building, and historic site
- Location: County Meath, Leinster, East Coast and Midlands, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
53.58596° or 53° 35′ 10″ northLongitude
-6.56305° or 6° 33′ 47″ westOpen location code
9C5MHCPP+9QOpenStreetMap ID
way 769454534OpenStreetMap feature
building=ruinsOpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruinsWikidata ID
Q28224748
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