Abbeystrewry Church is an Anglican church located in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland. It was completed in 1890. It is part of Abbeystrewry Union of Parishes in the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne, and Ross.

Abbeystrewry Church
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51°32′57″N 9°16′14″W / 51.54919°N 9.27046°W / 51.54919; -9.27046
CountryIreland
DenominationChurch of Ireland
Architecture
Architect(s)William Henry Hill

History

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Abbeystrewry Church is the second church on its site. The first church was built in 1827 at a cost of IR£1,200 and was funded in part by a loan from the Board of First Fruits. The new church, completed in 1890, incorporated elements of this original structure and used it as transepts, while also preserving the tower.[1]

As of 2021, Rev John Ardis was serving as the rector.[2]

Architecture

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The church was designed by William Henry Hill, and features a gable-fronted elevation.[3] A ring of six bells was installed in 2002.[1]

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b St Leger 2013, p. 373.
  2. ^ "Abbeystrewry (skibbereen), Diocese of Cork, Cloyne & Ross - Church of Ireland - A Member of the Anglican Communion". www.ireland.anglican.org. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Abbeystrewry Church of Ireland Church, Bridge Street, CORONEA, Skibbereen, CORK". NIAH. 25 June 2008. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.

Sources

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  • St Leger, Dr. Alicia (2013). "The Province of Dublin: Cork, Cloyne and Ross". In McAuley, Alicia; Costecalde, Dr. Claude; Walker, Prof. Brian (eds.). The Church of Ireland: An illustrated history. Dublin: Booklink. p. 373. ISBN 978-1-906886-56-1.