What is recorded here

The Little Church Yard is a disused burial ground in County Cork, Ireland. It is a subcircular area measuring 17m N-S and 14.8m E-W with a perimeter defined by concentrated scatter of stones most notable on E side. The interior is rough with small stones protruding from surface. It sits in rough grazing near a possible church site and hospital about 120m to W.

Not shown on 1842 and 1904 OS 6-inch maps. In rough grazing. Subcircular area (17m N-S; 14.8m E-W) with perimeter defined by concentrated scatter of stones most notable on E side; slight scarp helps to define edge on NW side. Interior rough with small stones protruding from surface. Similarly described in 1933 when it was known locally as 'The Little Church Yard' though there was no tradition of burials taking place here within living memory (OS Field Memoranda 1933). Possible church site (14513) and hospital (14784) c. 120m to W. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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