What is recorded here
Annalists mention a church or cell, dedicated to St. Patrick, in use here as late as 1614 (AFM). Site now occupied by Tower Hill House.
The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 630.
Date of upload: 21 February 2013
A church dedicated to St. Patrick was in use at Towerhill Demesne by at least 1614; its construction date is unknown. The site is now occupied by Tower Hill House.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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