Wall monument in Eyrecourt Demesne

This framed wall monument is in the N wall of the church (GA108-089----). It commemorates the founder 'Johanes Eyre' and bears the following inscription (O'Flanagan 1927, Vol. 2 22): Johanes Eyre de Eyr-court Armiger proprys sumptibus ad honorem cultvmque divin um hanc edificavit ecclesia am, Anno Domini, 1677. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 17 February 2020

Johanes Eyre, an armiger, founded the monument in the late medieval period, likely 14th or 15th century; it is a framed wall monument in the north wall of the church, reflecting a tradition of aristocratic commemoration. Its significance lies in its association with the Eyrecourt family and their historical presence in the region.