church in ruins

Located in a prominent position with land falling gently to W and steeply to S. Church 1st mentioned in early 15th century on the incorporation of a guild 'the guild of the fraternity of Our Lady St Mary of the Church of Mulhuddart (Ball 1920, 44-46). Civil Survey 'walls of a church' at Buzardstown (Simington 1945, 227). Church situated in a raised graveyard which curves alongside W side. Undivided nave and chancel (int. dims. 20.22m wt. 8.73m, h. 0.5m, th. 0.97m-1.2m with residential W tower that survives to the first floor level. Rough coursed shaley limestone with dressed quoins. Vault over ground floor shows traces of wickerwork centering, ext. dimes. 1.745 wt. 4.9m. Ist floor has projecting turret on S side, a window in W and 2 wall recesses in N. Nave is entered through segmental arched opening in N wall. The exterior of the western gable has two mouldings for plaques. The upper is empty, the lower contains an 18th century mural tablet inscribed to Denis Commins & Mary Warren 1675-1740s. Window in south facade of tower appears to have been reinstated. Arch of residential tower subject to burning and graffiti. Gravestones present in interior of church. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 19 January 2015

The church at Buzzardstown was likely built in the early 15th century, dedicated to St Mary, and is first mentioned in connection with the incorporation of a guild. Its location suggests it was an important local religious and communal center.