Kilcully Church (in Ruins)

Just N of centre in graveyard (CO063-06501-), ruins of rectangular church (18.9m E-W; 7.5m N-S). S wall almost entirely fallen; W and N walls stand to max. H 1.5m, ivy-clad; E gable stands to near full height, also ivy-clad. Central window in E wall, embrasure splayed with segmental arch; double ogee-headed light, mullion missing. E gable shows signs of recent repair and repointing. Recent grave on line of S wall, probably in doorway position. Gravemarkers dating back to 1780s in interior, tree growing near W end. Remains of late medieval parish church of Kilcully, in repair 1615 but ruinous by 1639 (Brady 1863, vol. 1, 146). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Kilcully Church, dedicated to St Cully, is a ruined rectangular church dating to the early medieval period, likely 10th to 12th century. Its survival, particularly the near-intact east gable, makes it significant for understanding ecclesiastical architecture in the region.