The Altar Church

The Altar Church features a cruciform design with a double-height nave, single-storey transepts, and a rendered belfry on the western side.

Built between 1847 and 1852 during the Great Famine, Reverend William Fisher initiated this construction project to provide employment for local residents.

The church displays traditional Anglican architectural elements, including lancet windows with stained glass, stone imposts, and detailed timber paneling throughout the interior.

The church stands within a graveyard enclosed by stone walls, accessed through cast-iron gates and rendered gate piers for visitor entry.

This structure remains the sole Church of Ireland building with an official Irish name, Teampol na mBocht, translating to Church of the Poor.

Location: County Cork

GPS coordinates: 51.51998,-9.64205

Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:23