Temple Na Hoe Ardfert, Kerry

Ardfert

Temple Na Hoe

Located to the northwest of Ardfert Cathedral is this ruined 12th century church whose chancel has now disappeared. At the eastern gable is a Romanesque chancel arch of two orders with chevron ornamentation and remnants of a hood. It has decorated columns at each corner, with heads and bird motifs on the capitals. A cornice decorated with spiral bosses once supported a roof. Two-thirds of the interior western end of the structure was blocked from exploration, but a round-headed south window was accessible and the surrounding stonework has a floral motif.

It is well worth a return visit to this wonderful site to see the remainder of the interior after restoration has been completed.

Ardfert Temple Na Hoe Located to the northwest of Ardfert Cathedral is this ruined 12th century church whose chancel has now disappeared. At the eastern gable is a Romanesque chancel arch of two orders with chevron ornamentation and remnants of a hood. It has decorated columns at each corner, with heads and bird motifs on the capitals. A cornice decorated with spiral bosses once supported a roof. Two-thirds of the interior western end of the structure was blocked from exploration, but a round-headed south window was accessible and the surrounding stonework has a floral motif. It is well worth a return visit to this wonderful site to see the remainder of the interior after restoration has been completed.


Situated: Very Easy. Situated in the centre of Adfert to the west of Ardfert Cathedral. Discovery Map 71: Q 7851 2119. Last visit July 2011. Longitude: 9° 46' 56" W Latitude: 52° 19' 44" N Google Map Photos: Jim Dempsey and Deb Snelson.