Church in Lack, County Kerry

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.

What is recorded here

Lack Chapel: In 1469 'David Fissmoris' was rector of the parish church of 'Balehedirsgeoil with its annexed chapel of Leac' (Cal Pap Reg, 12, 679). The present remains at Lack are those of a Roman Catholic Chapel built in 1810 (Lewis 1837, 120) and there is no trace of any older edifice. The site lies E of Inch on the S side of the peninsula. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 995.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KE046-011

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