Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Church
Castlemartyr (imokilly By., Mogeely Par.), County Cork, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Castlemartyr (imokilly By., Mogeely Par.)
- County
- Cork
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Church (1935)
- Coordinates
- 51.91257, -8.05512
- SMR number
- CO077-054003-
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Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1790 "Composite: Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
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The National Monuments Service's description
In centre of graveyard on N side of Castlemartyr. Building of church here proposed in 1710 following unification of 'Ballyoughtra, Mogely and Cahirultan' parishes; consecrated in 1731 (Brady 1863, vol. 2, 79); improved and enlarged in 1870 (Cole 1903, 174). Present church has rectangular nave; 5 round-headed windows in S wall; cut limestone bandcourse rises over head of windows. Apse to E with hipped roof; embattled tower to W with round-headed door. Vestry at W end of N wall. Surrounded by rectangular graveyard; inscribed headstones date from late 18th century; in occasional use.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
Nearby in the register
- Historic townunder 1 mi
- Market-houseunder 1 mi
- Bridgeunder 1 mi
- House - 18th/19th centuryunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.