Church in Cill Chúile

Situated on the NW slopes of Reenconnell, overlooking the level plain drained by the Feohanagh river, this site is known locally as a burial ground (KE033-016002-) and is reputed to be the church site (KE033-016001-) from which the townland derived its name. Large quantities of stone have been removed from the site in the past (local information) and little of the enclosure remains. A field wall bisects the site N-S, and on its W side the enclosure survives as a low semi-circular platform. On its E side the enclosure is represented by an irregular terrace, defined to N and S by low scarps and to E by a modern field wall. The lower courses of the latter are constructed with large boulders which may represent part of the original enclosing wall. The overall area thus defined measures 37.5m E-W x 28.8m N-S. The grave mounds formerly visible in the interior do not survive (local information). The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 846. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 8 August 2013

A local church or high cross; wider significance not recorded.