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Raholp Church, Down

Raholp Church is a ruined small mediæval church in the townland of Raholp, County Down. The church stands on a rectangular platform built on natural rock and is revetted at the east end. It is a gabled, rectangular structure with rubble walls, originally bounded in yellow clay. The church is traditionally associated with Bishop Tassach and is known locally as St Tassach’s. An 11th-century date has been suggested. The monument is in the care of the Department for Communities. The monument is within the council area of Newry, Mourne and Down.
SMR Number: DOW031:003

Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Historic County: Down
Lat, Long: 54.356314,-5.630912
Grid Reference: J 5406 4787
Townland: Raholp TD
Civil Parish: Ballyculter CP
Council Area: Newry, Mourne and Down CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 332523
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Raholp_Church,_Down_332523

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