Finian of Clonard

Quiz 3.

  1. For what was the Lavabo in a monastery used? Was it

    2. a. For writing books. b. As a bathroom c. For eating.__________________

  2. What was a bullán stone used for?___________________________________

    3. ____________________________________________________________

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  3. According to tradition, what is the motte at Clonard famous for?

    4. ____________________________________________________________

  4. The motte was used for:-

    5. a. grazing sheep b. for sightseeing in the area c. as part of a fortification built

    by the Normans?_______________________________________________

  5. A pallisade ditch is made from:-

    6. a. stones and cement b. wooden upright high posts, pointed at the top.

    c. a hedgegrow consisting of hawthorn, holly and briars.__________________

  6. Why was the motte eventually abandoned?____________________________

    7. ____________________________________________________________

  7. What type of tree was planted on the motte during the 19th century?

    8. _____________________________

  8. From what year does the crozier of Clonard date?_______________________
  9. Describe the Clonard crozier?______________________________________

    10. ____________________________________________________________

  10. From what century does the Clonard chess piece date?___________________
  11. Where was it found?____________________________________________
  12. What does it represent?__________________________________________

    13. ____________________________________________________________

  13. From what is it made?___________________________________________

    14. ____________________________________________________________

  14. For what use is it presumed was the small iron spike at the base used for?

    15. ____________________________________________________________

  15. Describe the figure in a few sentences_______________________________

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16.What letters are written on the back in Lombardic script?

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  1. Find out from your atlas where Lombardy is?________________________

18.Find out from your atlas where Florence is?__________________________

19.Find out from your atlas where the Isle of Lewis is? __________________

20.Where was the piece manufactured?_______________________________

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