Wells Church
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Wells Church

Church building in County Carlow, Ireland.

  • AccessNot confirmed
  • National MonumentNot recorded
  • DateNot stated
  • FolkloreNone recorded
  • PhotoWikimedia Commons
Wells, Co. Carlow52.69479, -6.99064
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  • TypeChurch

Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.

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History and description

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.

Full archaeological record 33 words

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.

References

  • In the SW sector of a graveyard (CW015-021002-). Parish church of Wells referred to in 1262 (Calendar of Ormond Deeds, Vol 1, 30). Present remains consist of divided nave (min L 23m x 7.4m) and chancel (11.4m x 5.6m) with remains of E and most of S wall and reconstructed N wall of nave. Built with limestone rubble and granite ashlar. Nave: two tall narrow round-headed lights in S wall. Present entrance in W end of S wall. Dividing wall between nave and chancel surmounted by single bellcote with two-stone round ashlar head. Outline of original chancel arch visible on N face of dividing wall. E gable wall has small two-light window. Chancel: large window with dressed stone in N wall, with doorway in W end of S wall opposite. Double piscina with canopy in E end of S wall.

Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by J. Farrelly · Updated 22 December 2009. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.

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