Inver Old Church Graveyard

Inver Old Church (DG098-005-): The ruins of Inver church are situated on a bend at the mouth of the Eany Water river ·and mark the site of an early Christian monastery (Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 388). The church was undoubtedly refurbished or rebuilt in the early 17th century. It was described in 1622 as in “reasonably good repair” and having a thatched roof. It incorporates fragments from an earlier church of late 12th/13th century date. The church continued in use until a new one was built in 1807 (Shaw-Mason 1816, 285; Rowan 1979, 319). The church is surrounded by a graveyard. The SW half of the graveyard is greatly heightened and is enclosed by a curving wall. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008