Burial ground in Orchardstown (gaultiere By.)

Situated in pasture on a low-lying landscape. A field that is known locally as 'Bán na gCnamh' - the field of the bones - (Power 1952, 217) is reputed to be a burial ground. The field can be identified, but it has been extended into several neighbouring fields. Although ploughed, there is no evidence of burials. Power, Rev. P. (1952) The placenames of the Decies. (second ed.) Cork University Press. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 14 February 2011