Finian of Clonard Quiz 2

  1. Following the Anglo Norman invasion, the See of Clonard was transferred to
  2. another part of county Meath. Where was it?____________________

  3. The new Augustinian house was founded by which Norman family? _____________________
  4. In the 12th century what did the Commissioners reports say regarding the state
  5. of the cemetry, the belfry, and the church?_______________________________________________

  6. What shape is the decorated medieval font of Clonard?______________________________________
  7. The most significant decoration on the font depicts (ehT lfhgit tino yEpgt) _______________________
  8. When was the font made (executed)?___________________________________________________
  9. In what year was the font transferred to St. Finians Catholic Church?____________________________
  10. In the early 19th century from whom did the Church of Ireland community of
  11. Clonard receive a grant for The building of the present Church of Ireland

    church?_______________________________________

  12. What interesting feature was dug up early in the 20th century and is located near St. Finians Church, Clonard?

_____________________________________

10. Give two possible uses of this feature?

A.______________________________________________

B.______________________________________________