Church

The National Monuments Service's description

In centre of graveyard (14584). Remains of former C of I parish church of Kilbolane. Shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map as rectangular structure (long axis NW-SE) with central projection at NW end; similarly depicted on 1904 OS 6-inch map with addition to NE. Outline of foundation of church evident (14m E-W; 8m N-S). Short section of walling on SE side remains supporting 18th-century Synan headstone. Embedded in wall above headstone is a slab, of 18th-century appearance, inscribed: "This is burial place of Synans 1442", which was found during construction of church (Mac Lir 1896, 523-4)- it was reported missing in 1987 (MacCarthy 1987, 109-110). Church rebuilt 1829-1834 (Grove White 1905-25, vol. 3, 218-9); described by Lewis (1837, vol. 2, 53) as 'a neat church, with square tower'; according to local information, church knocked in 1928. Built on or near site of medieval parish church of Kilbolane which was listed in Papal Taxation of 1291.

The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.

Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009