What is recorded here

The 1302-06 ecclesiastical taxation of the Diocese of Kildare valued the church of 'Fythcolyn' at £4 per annum (Cal. doc. Ire., 244). According to the OSL (Herity 2002, 68-9 (201-2)), 'The Parochial church (KD017-009003-) stands on the site of the old church (O'Flanagan 1927, 71). An Inquisition taken 20th May 1568 recorded; 'Fecullen occurs as a rectory'. The 19th century Parochial church (KD017-009003-) stands in a graveyard (KD017-009005-) in the S sector of a possible early ecclesiastical enclosure (KD017-009004-). There is no visible trace of an earlier church on the site. Possible chamfered stone of medieval church reused as a gravemarker in S quadrant of graveyard. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 15 July 2021

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.