St John the Evangelist's Church, Courtmacsherry
| St John the Evangelist's Church | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | Kingsley Sutton |
St John the Evangelist's Church is a small Gothic Revival Anglican church located in Courtmacsherry, County Cork, Ireland. Originally used as a school building, it was built in 1830. It is dedicated to John the Evangelist. It is part of the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne, and Ross.
Revd Kingsley Sutton is the rector.[1]
History
The building was completed in 1830.[2] In 1894 it was repurposed as a church.[3] It was opened for worship in 1907.[4] When the neighbouring church in Lislee was deconsecrated in 1961, the church plate was transferred to St John the Evangelist's Church.[4]
Services are only held in the church during July and August.[5]
Architecture
The church is H-plan,[3] with five bays, and is one storey tall. It is built in the Gothic Revival style.[6] The chancel features a stained glass window dedicated to Ernest Travers, designed by Watson & Co.[7] It depicts Christ as the Good Shepherd.[3]
References
Notes
- ^ "Clonakilty Church". Church. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ St Leger 2013, p. 374.
- ^ a b c Keohane 2020, p. 362.
- ^ a b "Church of Ireland Lislee & Courtmacsherry". Courtmacsherry Barryroe History. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "St John the Evangelist". Clonakilty Church. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "St John the Evangalist Church of Ireland Church, CULLENAGH, Courtmacsherry, CORK". NIAH. 26 July 2009. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "Courtmacsherry St John the Evangelist: W01". Gloine. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
Sources
- Keohane, Frank (2020). The Buildings of Ireland: Cork City and County. New Haven and London: Yale University Press. p. 362. ISBN 978-0-300-22487-0.
- 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. 374. ISBN 978-1-906886-56-1.