What is recorded here
Situated in a gently undulating landscape. This is a possible estate church or private church of Mulrankin tower house (WX047-031----), which is c. 270m to the S. A church at Mulrankin is listed in the index to Bargy barony of the Civil Survey (1654-6) (Simington 1953, 163). It is marked only on the 1940 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. It was remambered locally in 1940 that evidence of a structure had been found c. 1910 in the middle of what was known as the church field but its precise position was not known (OSFM). There are no visible remains of a structure, enclosure or burial at ground level in pasture. St Bridget's Well (WX047-030----) is c. 160m to the S
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload/revision: 17 October, 2013
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 survives
- No visible remains or recorded as destroyed
Places near here
St. Bridgets WellHoly well · 183 yd
Mulrankin Castlefarm house · 296 yd
Field boundary in LakeField boundary · 690 yd
Corn MillWater mill, unclassified · 769 yd
Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1435 yd
The Heron's MeadowForest · 2.3 mi
The Bull RockForest · 2.4 mi
1798 Memorial PlaqueMemorial · 2.5 mi
Ballyhealy BeachBeach / strand · 3.5 mi
Carrickatinna RockMountain / peak · 4.6 mi