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Christ Church, Dublin
 This medieval cathedral dates back to 1038, and was left to crumble over time until it was finally extensively restored in Victorian times. As a result it is difficult to distinguish between truly original parts and Victorian pastiche additions. Photographs taken from the exterior show the dramatic nature of the rebuilding done by the Victorians. Nonetheless, Christ Church remains a fascinating medieval structure. The Cathedral famously contains the purported tomb of Strongbow, a medieval Norman-Welsh peer and warlord who came to at the request of King Diarmuid MacMorrough and whose arrival marked the beginning of English involvement in . In the Middle Ages, oaths were sworn on the tomb of Strongbow. Another interesting tidbit: on one wall alongside the Choir is the famous mummified group of "Cat and Mouse," found trapped behind the organ and preserved by the very dry air of the cathedral |
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