Church of Ireland- Christ Church
in Lisnasliggan townland , Church Rd, Annaclone

This photo was kindly sent to me by Rev. Elizabeth Hanna, rector of the parish in 2005

The old church was in Ardbrin townland, at the foot of a low hill It was described in 1836 as a small stone,insignificant building, whitewashed & roughcast with a bell but without a tower. It had been rebuilt in 1806 and was capable of seating 300 people with the average attendance of 100 . The Glebe House is in Lisnasliggan townland & cost £900 which was paid for by tithes of £196 & £124 (Irish) & 124 Irish acres of the Glebe. The rector then was Rev. Michael Simpson. The present church (above) built in 1860 is near the Glebe.

graveyard attached; records from 1834

2nd Presbyterian, Annaclone
in Ballynanny townland; near the road between Banbridge & Rathfriland

This meeting house was built in 1819, when the minister was David McKee, on the site of the old Drilling Field & Sentry Box where Protestant settlers exercised in 17th century, known as Annaghlone Volunteers. In 1836 it was described as a plain stone building. The minister in 1836 was Rev. Orr.

graveyard attached

St.Colman's Catholic church
in Tullintanvally townland , Monteith village

This chapel was erected 1802 by public subscription . In 1836 it was described as a plain building . A newer church was built in 1840 by architect Thomas Duff, next to the older one. Renovations were carried out in 1928 & 1965. Extensively renovated after arson attack in 1997.

Newspaper article from Newry Commercial Telegraph;
attack on priest & chapel 1 Jul 1845;

graveyard attached; PRONI, NLI & LDS have baptisms 1834-1881, marriages & burials 1851-1881; UHF has baptisms & marriages 1834-1900