Temple Na Griffin Ardfert, Kerry

Ardfert

Temple Na Griffin

To the northwest of Ardfert Cathedral and Temple Na Hoe is this simple yet beautiful 15th Century church named Temple Na Griffin. It has a high-pitched roof, with a bellcote on the western gable, and a two-light window in the eastern gable. As you can see from the photo, the church was being restored during our visit in 2011. We were disappointed that we were unable to see the carving of a wyvern (griffin) located in the right hand internal jamb of the window in the north wall. The panel depicts two intertwined beasts with lion heads and bird bodies. José managed to get a photo of the griffin on a later visit as well as the head carving featured below.

Ardfert Temple Na Griffin To the northwest of Ardfert Cathedral and Temple Na Hoe is this simple yet beautiful 15th Century church named Temple Na Griffin. It has a high-pitched roof, with a bellcote on the western gable, and a two-light window in the eastern gable. As you can see from the photo, the church was being restored during our visit in 2011. We were disappointed that we were unable to see the carving of a wyvern (griffin) located in the right hand internal jamb of the window in the north wall. The panel depicts two intertwined beasts with lion heads and bird bodies. José managed to get a photo of the griffin on a later visit as well as the head carving featured below.

Situated: Very Easy. Situated in the centre of Adfert to the west of Ardfert Cathedral. Discovery Map 71: Q 7848 2115. Last visit May 2021. Longitude: 9° 46' 58" W Latitude: 52° 19' 43" N Google Map Photos: Jim Dempsey and José Gutiérrez.