Burial ground in Knockilly, County Cork

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What is recorded here

Bowman (1934, 148) recorded 'church site (14515) and burial ground on hilltop in Mr Geoffrey O'Sullivan's land where 'The burial ground, c. 18 yards by 10 yards, was about 14 yards south of the church site. An old road - not used now - leads to the church site'. Geoffrey O'Sullivan's land surrounded Knockilly House. Location of church site and burial ground is known by present landowners but permission to inspect site was refused.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO015-151001

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