Church (in Ruins)

Near N end of graveyard (CO125-002002-), roofless ruins of rectangular church (17.4m E-W; 8.3m N-S); missing points of gables, side walls in poor repair (Coleman 1912, facing p. 82). Entered by central door in W gable, ope now covered by segmental arch but original (wooden?) lintel gone. Lit by two windows each in N and S walls and central window in E gable. Very plain gabled building depicted here by Grose (Stalley 1991, 46) in early 19th century; according to Brady (1863, vol. 1, 244) 'built about 1780'. Ruins appear to date from this time; abandoned 1844 when new church built nearby. On site of ancient parish church of Ringrone of which there is no visible surface trace. 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