Eglis a Dridin (in Ruins)

In westernmost of two conjoined graveyards (14543). Fragmentary remains of church: SW corner survives to near full height (H 4.7m), with short returns of S wall (L 1.8m) and W wall (L 6.3m). Noticeable batter on external face of W wall. Set-back (D 0.25m) along inner face of W wall, possibly to hold floor joists. Short section (L 1.48m) of N wall also survives, with possible ingoing of embrasure at W end. Remains of parish church of Aglishdrinagh (Grove White 1905-25, vol. 1, 29), also referred to as Ballynowran (Brady 1863, vol. 2, 9). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Eglis a Dridin was likely built by a local ecclesiastical community in the early medieval period, probably between the 7th and 10th centuries. Its style reflects an early Christian church, possibly dedicated to St Dridin, and it is significant as a rare surviving example of a medieval ecclesiastical site in a remote area.