Discover Alone, back to main map

Site of Kilcoran Church

Church

What is recorded here

Site of Kilcoran Church is a church in Kilcoran, County Tipperary, Ireland. The site stands on the summit of a natural ridge running east to west and sloping slightly south, set within gently rolling pastureland. A holy well once stood close to the church but is no longer visible, while local owners recognised the tradition of a church in the field adjoining the road on its western side. No trace of the church remains above ground level.
On the summit of a natural ridge (running E-W) which slopes slightly to S, in gently rolling pastureland. According to Power (1908, 73) a holy well (TS081-030002-), no longer visible, was situated close to the church. The church is mentioned by Power (ibid.) as being situated 'in a field adjoining the road on its western side'. The landowners were aware of the tradition of a church at this location. The church is described as 'site of' on the 1st ed OS 6-inch map, with a small circular area outlined by a dashed line. There is no visible trace of this church above ground level. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 07 January 2014

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

Places near here

Add to this placeAdd a picture Comment or add a tip

Explore 1,118,481 places