
What is recorded here
Westropp (1904-5, 428) recorded the following details about Kilbreedy Major Church which was dedicated to St. Brigid; 'Kilbride Major, 1291,1410, 1615; Kilbride, 1302. Ric. Syward and Nesta, his wife, claim dower on Kilbryd Maior, 1318 (Plea R., 119 of xi Ed. II, m. 17). Suit of Robert Lenfaunt and Alex, and Wentliana Cadygan about messuage in same, 1324 (ib., 144 of xvii Ed. II, m. 21); dedicated to St. Brigid, Feb. 11, 1410.
Fabric - It is 63 feet [19.2m] by 27 feet [8.2m]; parts of west and south walls stood in 1840; the windows were defaced, and there were traces of another wall, 90 feet [27.4m]; the walls, 11 feet [3.35m] high, 27 feet [8.2m] long. The well was Tober na Doile (O.S.L., 8, p. 255)'.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 25 June 2019
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