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Burial ground in Carrickrobin

Burial ground

What is recorded here

Believed to be the site of ancient graveyard and known as 'Gorry na Gorp' (Gairidh na gCorp). There is a tradition that a battle was fought here and the dead were interred afterwards on the spot. Possible cist (LH006-033003-) found here in late 18th century. (CLAJ 1931, 383-4) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 22 November 2011
A possible Neolithic or early Bronze Age cist burial; associated with a local tradition of a battle and subsequent burial ground. Its significance lies in its potential as an early funerary and historical site linked to local oral tradition.

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