What is recorded here
Westropp (1904-5, 454) recorded the following details about Ballylanders Church; 'This is named from the ancient family de London, de Londiniis, and de Loundres. Ballylondery and Ballylondry, 1657 (D.S. (A), 54 ; and Petty, 74).
Fabric - The gables were broken to level of walls before 1840, but the north walls were intact. It is 50 feet [15.25m] by 20½ feet [6.25m]. The east window and south door had pointed heads cut out of single blocks; the south windows and north door were defaced. Near it lay Lady's Well [LI049-179003-] (O.S.L., 8, p. 86)
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 26 June 2019
The church at Ballylanders was likely built by or in association with the de Londiniis family, an ancient Norman family in Ireland, and dates to the medieval period. Its ruins and dedication reflect the early Christian and Norman influence in the region, though specific architectural style or religious dedication is not clearly recorded.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Grave YardGraveyard · 12 yd
Ladys WellHoly well · 28 yd
rectory/glebe/vicarage/curate's houserectory/glebe/vicarage/curate's house · 173 yd
Walshhouse · 531 yd
Site of Castle, Castle FieldCastle, unclassified · 1564 yd
Duntryleague - hachuredCastle, ringwork · 1.8 mi
Duntryleague HillMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
Darby's Bed Walk LoopWalking route · 2.3 mi
SlievereaghMountain / peak · 2.4 mi
Edmund's WellSpring · 3.6 mi
Ballinvreena LoopVisitor information · 3.9 miOther information
Photo: Credit not shown in the picture search · Rights wording not checked; contact us if this picture should be removed