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Ballymagrorty Scotch Ecclesiastical Mound

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The disused Racoo 'Childrens Burial Ground' (DG103-011001-) occupies the site of the early ecclesiastical foundation of Rath Cunga (Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 400). A low rectangular mound (DG103-011002-) is all that survives of the site now. It is situated on top of a drumlin, commanding wide views, at the base of which is a holy well. (Ó Muirgheasa No. 10) The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008
Early ecclesiastical mound, likely medieval in date. It marks the site of a disused burial ground and former religious foundation, indicating historical Christian activity in the area.

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