knocktopher church

The remains of a Gothic church which was largely demolished in 1870. A medieval tower with a probably earlier, 12th century Romanesque doorway and a modern top still survives, together with the north wall of the church with its 15th century window. Below the later is a fine tomb dated 1622. Locked in the base of the tower is an interesting double-effigy tomb of the 15th century.

Knocktopher House nearby (private) incorporates part of the old Carmelite Friary of St. Saviour, while on the opposite side of the road to the graveyard is Knocktopher motte, built by Matthew Fitz Griffin, seneschal of Leinster, some time around 1200.