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In Bridebridge, in rectangular churchyard. Cruciform church (long axis N-S); 3 pointed windows in E and W walls; pentagonal chancel at S end; bellcote in N gable. Two-bay arcading divides transepts from nave. Sacristy added to S. Date plaque over door inscribed 1845; 1842 OS 6-inch map shows earlier church with different ground plan. Triple-arched top of headstone inserted over font at entrance bearing symbols of death: skull and crossbones over coffin, flanked by bell and hourglass; central arch inscribed CUMSITVITABREVIS DISCITO BENE MORI; side arches bear angels. Graves of clergy in graveyard.
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
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