St Finian's Esker church and graveyard, Lucan

Name: St Finian's Esker church and graveyard
Address: Lucan, Ireland

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St Finian's Esker church and graveyard is an historical site in Esker, Lucan, Dublin. It contains a medieval church in ruins and an enclosed graveyard. The graveyard has over 50 extant memorials from the early 18th century to the early 20th century. Both the church and graveyard are protected structures in the ownership of South Dublin County Council. ()

Coordinates: 53°20'58"N, 6°26'16"W

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St Finian's Esker church and graveyard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lucan Pitch and Putt Club, Farmleigh, Leixlip Spa, Lucan Bridge.

1.4 miSW
53°19'54"N • 6°27'13"W
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Archaeological site
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