St Josephs Catholic Ch

In Liscarroll. T-shaped church consisting of nave (long axis NE-SW), with shallow chancel to NE. Random-rubble limestone construction with cut-limestone detail. Pointed windows and door opes. Bellcote atop SE arm. Built in 1868/69 (pers. comm. Martin Murphy) on site of earlier church, which is indicated on 1842 OS 6-inch map as rectangular structure (long axis NE-SW) with central projection to NW; described by Windele c. 1831 as 'a low and rude building...thatched' (Grove White 1905-25, vol. 4, 26). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009