Wall monument in Kilcredan

In Kilcredan church (CO077-04302-), at E end of N wall, opposite Tynte tomb (CO077-065---). Monument of Sir Edward Harris, who died in 1636, and his wife Elizabeth, who died in 1622 (Fleming 1903, 157). Harris was Chief Justice of Munster and Second Justice of the King's Bench, his eldest daughter, Philippa, was married to Robert Tynte (Ruby 1910-12). Rectangular frame in which two kneeling figures face each other, both missing head and hands; figure on left also missing upper torso. Surround much weathered; fluting on lintel only surviving decoration. Smith (1750, vol. 1, 130) gives Latin inscription on tablet, but this does not survive; probably erected at same time as Tynte monument opposite. Monument is unsigned. Shelter over tomb recently erected by Cork County Council. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

The wall monument in Kilcredan was built in the early 17th century for Sir Edward Harris and his wife Elizabeth. It is a memorial of local significance, reflecting the status of the Harris family in the area.