Derrylane Aghnacor, Killashandra, Church of Ireland

This interesting and picturesque Church of Ireland church retains its historic form, character, and fabric, with the pointed arch openings lending the building a muted Gothic Revival expression. The design repeats features seen in a number of churches in the county with the same pinnacled bellcote, corner pinnacles, window motif, and metal roof trusses. The pinnacled corner buttresses enhance the silhouette and form of the simple plan and elevation. Fine workmanship is evident in the cut-stone detailing, seen particularly in the window openings and bellcote. Derrylane was designed by William Farrell as a chapel of ease in Killeshandra parish and bears a remarkable similarity to the parish church in Killeshandra, built approximately 10 years later. The fine collection of cut stone grave markers in the surrounding graveyard add to its setting and context.

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