Inscribed stone at the west doorway,... © Phil Champion

C6706 : Inscribed stone at the west doorway, Banagher Old Church

taken 5 years ago, 3 km from Dungiven, Co Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Inscribed stone at the west doorway, Banagher Old Church

Local tradition suggests the ecclesiastical site at Banagher was founded by St Patrick, but this may not be supported by evidence. The church on the site dates from the early 12th century and is reputed to have been founded by St Muiredach O'Heney whose relics may lie in a nearby mortuary house.

An inscription on the north side of the west doorway dates from the 18th century, some time after the abandonment of the church.

It reads: "THIS CHURCH WAS BUILT IN YE YEAR OF GOD 474". This is evidently a reference to the tradition that it was a Patrician foundation.

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Grid Square: C6706, 33 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Phil Champion (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Thursday, 18 July, 2019 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 10 August, 2019
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Religious sites
Primary Subject of Photo: Church
Subject Location: Irish: C 675 066 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:54.1500N 6:56.8653W
Camera Location: Irish: C 675 065
View Direction: South-southeast (about 157 degrees)