What is recorded here

Fenniscourt is a children's burial ground in County Carlow, Ireland. It is a pear-shaped enclosure, 80m N-S and 70m E-W, defined by a very low bank. Towards the south, the lower courses of a rectangular structure, about 11m E-W and 6.4m N-S, are visible. The place is known for laying children to rest.

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Pear-shaped enclosure (80m N-S, 70m E-W) defined by very low bank. Towards S of enclosure lower courses of rectangular structure (c. 11m E-W, c. 6.4m N-S) are visible. Used as children's burial ground.

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