Bridgecartron Mass Rock

 

The mass rock is situated on the sight of an old church and graveyard in Bridgecartron. The old church was called Cranmore. Maybe this was because a huge tree grew there. One night it was blown down by strong wind .At that time the graveyard was quite large but it was made smaller by Mr.Lyons who owned Lyons town. About 40 years ago bones were uncovered when men were quarrying in the quarry beside the graveyard. When priests were not allowed to say mass in public mass was said at a mass rock in a secluded place. The tree was used for a lookout. If the soldiers saw people coming they warned the priests and people below. The tree was so high it could be seen from Elphin. An underground tunnel led from the tree down to the road. This was used as an escape for the priest and people The rock on which the mass is said is still there with a little cross on it. A holy stone, which was used as a holy water front, is still there. People say if you have warts on your hands and if you dip them in the water your warts will disappear. A large ash tree grows there