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AVARGH, Church of Ireland
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An early nineteenth-century Church of Ireland church, built in a subdued Gothic Revival style, retaining its historic form and detailing. The church was built in 1819 with the aid of a gift of £900 and a loan of £100 from the Board of First Fruits, and was probably designed by Johm Bowden. The later north transept addition is a variation on the typical form of the standard hall and tower church sponsored by the Board in this period. The skill of nineteenth-century craftsmen is evident in its construction, notably the cut stone detailing to the openings, quoins, and tower parapets. The textural contrast achieved between the rubble stone tower and rendered church adds to its visual appeal. Internally the church retains a range of carved timber fittings exhibiting high quality craftsmanship. The attendant graveyard adds to its setting and context, and includes a variety of cut-stone markers of artistic merit.
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"ARVAGH, a village in the parish of Killeshandara, and barony of Tullyhanco, in the county of Cavan, province of Ulster, Ireland, 10 miles to the S.W. of Cavan. It is situated on the borders of the county of Longford, on Lough Garty and other small lakes, not far from the hill of Bruce. The living is a perpetual curacy in the diocese of Kilmore, Ardagh, and Elphin, value £92, in the patronage of the incumbent. The church is modern. There is a police-station, and a market is held on Friday. Earl Gosford is the proprietor of the place. There are two chapels and several schools. Fairs are held in every month except February, July, and October."
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018
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