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Subrectangular medieval burial ground, likely 14th to 16th century, associated with a ringfort; significant as a rare example of a children's burial site in a rural monastic or domestic context.

What is recorded here

In rolling pasture. Situated in interior of ringfort (MA118-033001-). Subrectangular area (25m N-S; 14.5m E-W) contains c. 150 grave markers. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 667. Date of upload: 19 November 2013

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