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St. Mary’s Church Gowran is a medieval church with a fine collection of early Christian and medieval carved stones in Gowran. Located in County Kilkenny, the site is cared for by the Office of Public Works as part of the Heritage Ireland estate.
St. Mary’s Church Gowran
A medieval church with a fine collection of early Christian and medieval carved stones in Gowran.
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