Westport House-Church Ruins, Architectural folly near Westport House, County Mayo, Ireland
Westport House-Church Ruins is a stone structure beside the Carrowbeg River within the Westport House estate grounds. The building preserves its original walls and displays the features of a former parish church.
The parish church was constructed in 1797 and served the local congregation until 1868, when a new building was erected with funds from the Marquess of Sligo. After this shift, the original walls remained standing as a historical record.
The remains show the architectural style of a late 18th-century church, still visible today through its stone walls. Visitors can observe directly how religious buildings were constructed and designed during this period.
The ruins are located within the Westport House estate and are accessible during the property's opening hours. It helps to explore the grounds to locate the exact position of the remains.
The stone walls display visible traces of old craftsmanship and building techniques from the Georgian era. Visitors can recognize in these details how workers handled materials at that time.
Location: County Mayo
GPS coordinates: 53.80021,-9.52995
Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:27
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