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archaeological siteCastledermot, Leinster
Castledermot Monastery
national monument of IrelandBuilt 812
Typearchaeological siteRomanesque
Built812
Best monthsJun–Augweather in Castledermot
52.91° N, 6.83° WUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
Standing for1,214 years
built 812today 2026
When to goCastledermot · weather score
Best timeJun–Aug
October: high / low14° / 7°
iAbout
Castledermot Monastery in brief
Castledermot Monastery is an archaeological site in Castledermot, Leinster, Ireland. Early Christian monastic site founded in 812 with a round tower, two high crosses, and a western portal.
It holds the designation national monument of Ireland.
The archaeological site dates from 812 and is built in the Romanesque style.
For a visit, the weather in Castledermot is best in June, July and August; in October afternoons average 14°.
Facts
- Type
- archaeological site
- Designation
- national monument of Ireland
- Built
- 812
- Style
- Romanesque
- Nearest town
- Castledermot
- Region
- Leinster
- Coordinates
- 52.91046, -6.83493
iiLocation
Where to find it
iiiWhen to visit
Climate guideWeather in Castledermot
Month score for sightseeing
Best Jun–Aug15
Jan
15
Feb
18
Mar
35
Apr
51
May
59
Jun
59
Jul
59
Aug
57
Sep
38
Oct
17
Nov
15
Dec
ivNearby
All monuments in IrelandMore heritage close by
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Saint John's Tower
0.4 km NW
national monument of Ireland
Around here
Castledermot and around
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Castledermot
Leinster · Ireland
Jun–Augbest months
20°July high
77 maltitude
Nature
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Burren River
River · 46 m
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River Dinan
River
Mountains
Heritage
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Saint John's Tower
national monument of Ireland
Museums
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County Carlow Military Museum
1995