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On N side of Grange road, in N suburbs of Cork city; rectangular churchyard (c. 65m E-W; c. 50m N-S) defined by W and N by hedgerow; E by tree-topped earthen bank; S by stone wall. C of I church, still in use, at E end. This is chapel-at-ease in St Finbarrs parish, built in 1838 (Anon 1898-1900) and known as 'Holy Trinity, Frankfield'. Rectangular nave with shallow chancel; vestry at E end of N wall. Elaborate bellcote atop W gable and detailing throughout of neo-Gothic character; closely resembels W porch at Rathcormack church (CO044-04902-) and Carrigaline church (CO087-03601-), probably designed by Pain brothers. Memorial inside church to Samuel Lane who "gave the ground for this church and church yard, and built the church 1838". Burials dating from late 19th and 20th century in churchyard. Frankfield school (now dwelling house) to W.
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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