saint doulaghs church and cross

Founded by St. Doulagh, who lived around 600. The old church is entered through that part of the church now used for Divine Service which was built in 1864. The east end of the church, dating from the mid-12th century, is vaulted, above which is an attic room whose walls also serve to prevent the steep-pitched stone roof from caving inwards.

The remainder of the church is of 15th century date. At its centre is a room called 'The Hermit's Cell' which is reputed to be the burial place of the founder, and it may contain parts of an earlier cell. Above this a square tower rises in stages.

One of the floors connects with the croft or attic above the east end, and above this room, called 'The Bishop's Room', is the belfry.

In a field about 100 yards to the north-east of the church is a well, covered by an octagonal building (13th century); according to tradition its interior walls were decorated with pictures.