Roscam
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| Monastery information | |
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| Other names | Ros-chaim; Ros-camm |
| Established | 5th century AD |
| Diocese | Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora |
| Architecture | |
| Status | ruined |
| Style | Celtic |
| Site | |
| Location | Roscam, Galway |
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| Visible remains | Church, bullauns and round tower |
| Public access | yes |
| Official name | Roscam |
| Reference no. | 46 |
Roscam is a medieval ecclesiastical site and National Monument located in Galway, Ireland.[1][2]
Location
[edit | edit source]Roscam is located 4 km (2.5 mi) east of the Galway city centre, immediately north of Oranmore Bay.[3] It is just to the south of the Galway neighbourhood of Roscam, which takes its name from the site.
History
[edit | edit source]Roscam stands on the site of a very early (5th century) monastery, with legend linking it to Saint Patrick.[4] It was also associated with Odran, a brother of Ciarán of Clonmacnoise (6th century). The 6th-century Saint Aedus (Aidus) transferred the bones of Brión mac Echach Muigmedóin to Roscam.[5] It was attacked by Vikings in AD 807.[6]
The round tower is dated to the 11th century and appears to have never been completed.[7] The ruined tower once marked the limit of O'Halloran (Ó hAllmhuráin, Clann Fhearghaile) territory.[8][9]
The church was built in the 15th century.[citation needed]
Roscam is said to have been used as a duelling site in the medieval era; at the time, it was well outside of what was then the city of Galway and was easily accessible by boat.[10]
Ruins and monuments
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There is a limestone round tower (11 m (36 ft) tall),[11][12] bullauns and a church 22 m (72 ft) in length. The whole site is surrounded by a large enclosure.[13]
References
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