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Loughinisland Churches are the remains of three ruined churches on the shores of Loughinisland Lake, County Down. Now reached by a causeway, the monument was originally on an island in the lake. A remarkable group of three ruined churches stands in the large graveyard overlooking the lake. The Middle Church is the oldest, probably of the 13th century, with a draw-bar hole to secure the south door. The large North Church was built in the 15th century, probably to replace the Middle Church, and continued in use until 1720. Smallest and latest is the South (MacCartan’s) Church. It had a two-light east window with pointed heads, and the west door is carved with the date 1636 and the initials PMC for Phelim MacCartan. The MacCartans had one of their chief seats near the lake and this may have been their principal burial ground. The monument is in the care of the Department for Communities. The monument is within the council area of Newry, Mourne and Down.
SMR Number: DOW037:004

Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Historic County: Down
Lat, Long: 54.337315,-5.812362
Grid Reference: J 4233 4538
Townland: Tievenadarragh TD
Civil Parish: Loughinisland CP
Council Area: Newry, Mourne and Down CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 332491
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Loughinisland_Churches,_Down_332491

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