Terrifying Revelation: Graves Are Collapsing
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Published 2024-04-13
Feighcullen was designed by the famous architect John Semple, whom would be better known for his work at The Black Church (St. Marys Chapel of Ease) and Monkstown, both in Dublin. Which makes me wonder, was Semple involved in the design of Ballynafagh? Well Semple worked for the Board of First Fruits, a Church of Ireland group whom were also involved in Ballynafagh. The chapel was erected with a gift of £830 and a loan from the Board of First Fruits of £277, not a small sum of money for its time. On top of that it is said to have also received the sum of £248 from another group known as Ecclesiastical Commissioners. And so what we end up with is a stunning five steeple chapel of Gothic design.
The chapel’s most notable features are the five steeples, one at each corner with a larger one resting atop the belfry tower. Surrounded by an overgrown graveyard and a number of ivy clad trees. Sadly the north section has been badly neglected and is completely overgrown, whilst the other three sides are not perfect, you can still manage to wander around quite comfortably. Most of the visible gravestones date from 18th-20th century and are covered in Lichen. I could not find the original Gaelic name, but Feighcullen would seem to mean Cullen’s Wood! Apparently the chapel was built on the site of an early Christian church which no longer exists. It is rumoured that a rather crude baptismal trough which dates from this older church is now housed in the main church in nearby Allen. There is also a story that tells of a saint whom hailed from Feighcullen. Beoan is listed as one of the Irish saints, being a son of Nessan of Feighcullen. It is believed that he came from the Cathaoir Mor clan of Leinster.
The main door with its arced stonework is accessed from the east and was open when I arrived. But I decided to take a walk around the exterior to get a feel for the place before I went inside. The exterior stone work is in great condition for its age when compared to its peer in Ballynafagh, but on closer inspection you can notice where resent masonry repairs have taken place. Both the North and South sides of the building contain five lovely lancel arch windows and there is a large traceried, three light, window to the east gable end.
Once inside if you look up you can see right up the bell tower. Inside the entrance you can turn either to the left or right, both bring you through similar archways into the main area of the chapel.
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All Comments (21)
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There are people in this world who think they have the right to vandalize and destroy things that don't belong to them. Such low lifes. That was and still is a beautiful church but the vandals only see something they can vandalize. Great video sue. Greetings from Connecticut USA 🇺🇸
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Could you imagine going back in time and walking through those front doors? What a grand place it must have been.
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Why would people want to dump their trash in a church 😡. Beautiful church such a shame. The area is beautiful. 💔❤️
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Beautiful countryside, church and graveyard. Can't imagine who would dump their belongings inside the church. Thanks for sharing, Sue.
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I love that church. It makes me so sad. People would use it as a dump. People don't care about anything but their selves today. God help us.
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That cross with the crown of thorns on it was amazing! What a lovely church it must have been Thanks so much 💙💙✌🏼🌷
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The church makes a stunning picture against the sky. I can't imagine why someone would throw their trash in there. Makes me mad! Thank you, Sue. Beautiful tour!
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Cutting down those old trees which likely had broad root systems was holding up the ground along with the coffins now both have rotted away, so the ground is collapsing , maybe, maybe not .
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Lovely old church, and it’s good to see somebody has cleared the grounds. But the garbage inside the church makes my blood boil! What is wrong with people???
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The church looked so gorgeous as you were walking up to it. Surprised to see the bell still there. I’m always glad to see that you’re not alone when visiting these graveyards in the middle of nowhere. I do worry when I see some of the places you visit.
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A lovely old steeple church thanks for sharing that graveyard.
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1-Great video. Sad to think someone dumped their household trash inside the building. The entire time I watched your video, I tried to imagine what it was like almost 200 years ago.
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Looks like the wild life has done alot of damage to the grounds but someone has tried to clean it up. Awesome video, as always!! Bless you guys!❤❤
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Beautiful old building. Its heartbreaking people trash it.
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Lovely, the holes are a little scary though. I think the barbwire on the metal cross is supposed to symbolize the Crown of Thorns
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Great video there, Sue..love those old rural church locations, well done, and thank you for posting.
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Very beautiful Grounds and stunning Church , It would be great to see this all cleaned and restored. ThankYou Sue and G.V.
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Truly beautiful Sue, the clump of daffodils look absolutely gorgeous👍👍"Thank You" for showing them & also for reading some of those very old headstones⚰
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As of 2014 the Church was for sale, only $189K. I would think the price has since gone down.
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