R6440 : The New Church near Holycross, Co. Limerick

taken 11 years ago, near to Holycross, Co Limerick, Ireland

The New Church near Holycross, Co. Limerick
The New Church near Holycross, Co. Limerick
This church was built in the 15th century by the Earls of Desmond. By 1642 it was listed as a ruin, but in 1679 it was restored by Rachel, Countess of Bath, at which time it became known as the New Church. A belfry was added at this time and the church was used for Protestant worship. In the 19th century it was again a ruin but in 1900 it was repaired for the last time by the Count de Salis. At that point a glazed Madonna and child were added inside. Today, as you can see, it has deteriorated badly and really only a shell remains. When photographed in May 2013, part of the church was not accessible because of safety fears. There is an interesting plaque attached, see:- R6440 : Memorial plaque on the New Church near Holycross, Co. Limerick.
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R6440, 13 images   (more nearby search)
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Date Taken
Thursday, 23 May, 2013   (more nearby)
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Monday, 15 July, 2013
Geographical Context
Village, Rural settlement  Religious sites  Derelict, Disused 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! R 642 400 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:30.6486N 8:31.6629W
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Irish: geotagged! R 642 400
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North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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