What is recorded here

Towerhill Demesne holds a burial ground where the dead have watched the living pass for centuries. The place belongs to County Mayo, Ireland, and its quiet soil may have swallowed lovers, enemies, children and strangers whose names never reached a book. The land remembers what people forget, keeping every forgotten life warm beneath its feet.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.