Cloheen Grave Yard

Situated on rise of pasture with good views in all directions. Cloheen graveyard consists of a rectangular-shaped area (approx. dims. 43m N-S x 32m E-W) enclosed by a post-1700 stone wall with entrance stile at E. Rise of ground in N quadrant of graveyard may mark site of medieval church (LI040-115002-). Possible cross-inscribed stone (LI040-115003-) in N quadrant of graveyard which contains memorials dating from the 18th century onwards. Graveyard described in 1840 as following; 'In Ballinahinch Townland is situated a burying ground at present much used, which is called Cloheen, in Irish Cloithín or Cloichín, which means a little stone. It is situated in a pasture field and is enclosed with a stone wall of mason work. No traces of a Church are now found here. Many monumental stones belonging to respectable families are seen within this burial ground. I am informed a Patron is held here on the 3rd of August, Lady Day' (OSL). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 20 June 2019 See attached ASI aerial photographs ASIAP – 344/12 on 05/01/2003. 370/3 on 10/05/2003.