Church in Kill Saint Anne South

C of I church, built in 1770s by Barrymore family who lived in nearby Castlelyons Castle (CO045-004---), was 'completely renovated and restored in 1899' (Cole 1903, 171) and closed in early 1960s. 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 Kill Saint Anne South was built in the 1770s by the Barrymore family, who resided in nearby Castlelyons Castle. It is a small Anglican church that was dedicated to Saint Anne and was significantly restored in 1899 before closing in the early 1960s, reflecting the religious and social history of the local area.