Church in Glanworth, County Cork

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What is recorded here

In Glanworth. Cruciform structure (long axis ENE-WSW) with transepts at SW end. Tall pointed stained glass windows in gable of each transept. Main entrance in ornate NE gable with central breakfront topped by bellcote, ground floor of breakfront of coursed ashlar with rectangular door ope in round-headed rebate; central 1st-floor pointed window overhead. Gallery in nave. Early 19th century in appearance; shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map. Replaced in early 1940s by church on main street to SW. Currently used as community centre.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO027-042006

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