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Roadside remains church; indicated on OS 6-inch map (1842) as "Stookeen R.C. Chapel (in Ruins)". Southern arm (int. 6.2m N-S; int. 6.1m E-W; wall thickness 0.75m) of church survives, with pointed window in S gable; arched door ope in W wall, both flanked by pilasters. String course runs along external elevation at H c. 1.6m. Traces E-W section of church survive with engaged columns forming frame of door ope. Church probable T-shaped; cruciform on OS 6-inch map (1842).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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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