Church in Castlemartyr (imokilly By., Mogeely Par.)

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