Church in Clogheenduane

On E side of laneway; roughly square graveyard (Wth c. 40m) enclosed by stone wall, not used since 1970 (O'Sullivan 1990, 16); inscribed headstones date from early 19th century. 1824 OS 6-inch map shows 'church' at N end; this was built in 1812 (Brady 1863, vol. 1, 345) on site of ancient parish church (CO097-039002-) of Templemichael de Duagh, which was in repair in 1639 (ibid, 343). Lewis (1837, vol. 2, 607) described the 19th-century church as 'a small handsome edifice, in the early English style'; it was demolished in 1884 (O'Sullivan 1990, 15); no visible surface trace. To S of graveyard 'Glebe house' (built 1814) and 'school house' are shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map; these have also been completely removed. 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

The church in Clogheenduane was likely built in the early 19th century, as evidenced by inscribed headstones from that period and marked on the 1824 Ordnance Survey map. It is a small, rural church with a square graveyard, reflecting a typical Irish parish layout of the time.