Burial ground in Ballynacubby

Uncovered c. 1978 during building of housing estate on SW side of Kinsale, just outside, and to W of, town walls (CO112-034---). Excavation revealed c. 40 skeletons laid out in single interments in separate grave pits c. 0.4m-0.6m below ground level; orientation E-W; clear rows observed. No coffins used. Arms extended, hands crossed over the genital region. No signs of church or associated structures located. Ring on finger of one skeleton dates site to 16th-17th century (pers. comm. J. Barber). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

A local ancient tomb; wider significance not recorded.