Survey Data
Reg No
30812010
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Social
Previous Name
Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Original Use
Church/chapel
In Use As
Church/chapel
Date
1845 - 1850
Coordinates
223310, 302507
Date Recorded
25/06/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Detached gable-fronted cruciform Roman Catholic church, built in 1846. Two-bay nave, single-bay transepts and two-bay chancel. Single-storey extension to chancel and south transept. Pitched slate roof with ridge cresting tiles and stone cross finials. Pebbledashed walls with cut stone window and door surrounds. Lancet windows with stained glass. Timber battened door in pointed-arch opening surmounted by stained glass tympanum. Timber pews and organ gallery. Altar to east set within niche. Grave markers and cast-iron bell to graveyard. Site is bounded by rendered wall.
Appraisal
This church overlooks the parish of Carrigallen from an elevated site and is a focal point for the local community. Its modest form is decorated with attractive feature including glass windows, which add artistic interest to the building. The graveyard which surrounds the church is of social and historic interest.