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On W-facing slope overlooking abbey (MA100-04003-) to SW. Restored remains of 14th century parish church (9.7m N-S; 29.4m E-W), with base batter, most pronounced on W gable to allow for slope. Two round arched doorways with evidence of bar slaths; larger doorway to W. Two narrow splayed windows in N wall. E gable contains base of partially reconstructed, three light window. Remains of five windows and partially blocked up doorway with pointed arch on S wall. W gable (int. H 7.5m) has flat headed single light window, in splayed flat headed lintelled embrasure in apex. This is a national monument (no. 222) in state care.
The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 607.
Date of upload: 24 January 2013
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