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On S side of road, E of Brinny crossroads; pentagonal-shaped graveyard (c. 40m N-S; c. 50m E-W) enclosing site of ancient parish church (CO096-069001-) of Brinny. Church rebuilt in 1730s and enlarged in 1813 (Brady 1863, vol. 1, 45). Rectangular nave; three windows in both N and S walls, each has two round-arched lights divided by mullion; two windows with quatrofoil over mullion on W gable. Chancel to E with large E window similar to those on W gable of nave, small paired lancets in N and S walls. Slim 3-storey tower with gabled roof added at NW corner in 1883 (Cole 1903, 27), door on N wall. Inscribed headstones date from 19th century to present day.
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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