Survey Data
Reg No
20815120
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Archaeological, Architectural, Social
Original Use
Church/chapel
Date
1675 - 1725
Coordinates
156050, 98327
Date Recorded
24/10/2006
Date Updated
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Description
Remains of freestanding gable-fronted former Church of Ireland church, built c. 1700, having five-bay side elevations, bowed chancel and three-stage square-plan tower to west. Roofless. Rubble limestone walls, with carved limestone eaves course, and platbands dividing stages to tower. Round-headed window openings to nave with rubble voussoirs. Slit windows to first stage of tower, square-headed openings to second stage with dressed surrounds and pointed arch openings to third stage with dressed voussoirs. Pointed arch door opening to tower with dressed voussoirs and recent metal gate.
Appraisal
This ruined precursor of the present Church of Ireland church stands in the same graveyard. Its west tower is its most prominent element and the round chancel is unusual. The surviving carved limestone detailing is well executed and demonstrates the quality of the building when it was in use.