Childrens Burial Gd

Not shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map. In pasture, on W side of River Laney. Rectangular area (c. 45m N-S; c. 20m E-W) defined to S by field fence; remaining three sides defined by overgrowth. Interior heavily overgrown and scattered with loose stones. No grave markers noted. Locally known as burial ground for unbaptized children and used as such until 1950s. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

A local ancient tomb; wider significance not recorded.