Church in Shangarry, County Tipperary

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

On a natural hillock on a W-facing slope. This church was indicated on a map entitled ‘A Map of the Coal District near Killenaule’ by Patrick Leahy, 11th May 1824 [NLI 16.I.17 (1)]. There is a slight rise which may be the location of the church, otherwise there is no visible trace of the church above ground. The landowner had no knowledge of a church in this field.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record TS055-077

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