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At a glance
- TypeChurch
- Date or period mentioned1720
- Condition (as surveyed)Ruined
What to look for
- Graveyard
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
Can you visit?
- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
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History and description
In graveyard (CO074-04001-); church of St. Nicholas referred to in charter made during reign of Gregory, Bishop of Cork, who died in 1186; valued in papal taxation of 1302-6 but not heard of again until 1569 when leased to John Bathe (Bradley et al. 1985, 73-5).
Full archaeological record 93 words
In graveyard (CO074-04001-); church of St. Nicholas referred to in charter made during reign of Gregory, Bishop of Cork, who died in 1186; valued in papal taxation of 1302-6 but not heard of again until 1569 when leased to John Bathe (Bradley et al. 1985, 73-5). In ruins by 1639 (Brady 1863, vol. 1, 294-5); rebuilt 1720; present church built 1849-50 when remains of three earlier structures were discovered (Bradley ibid). Limestone font, removed here from St Peter's church (CO074-03405-), in three parts: circular basin, shaft and base; bowl inscribed "RW IN 1664".
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 14 January 2009 · Based on the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
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