Caheragh Burial Ground

In pasture on E-facing slope; rectangular area enclosed by stone wall; still in use. Shown as overgrown, roughly circular feature on OS 6-inch map (1842). Down Survey (1655-6) map (1652) shows church in this position, therefore site probably that of medieval church (CO132-067001-) of Caheragh which was in repair in 1639 but entirely gone by 1699 (Brady 1867, 46-7). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Caheragh Burial Ground is a medieval Christian burial site, likely associated with an early church mentioned on 17th-century maps. Its long continuity of use and possible early origins highlight its significance in the region’s religious and social history.