
What is recorded here
Grave Yard stands on a south-facing slope above Drimoleague, holding headstones from the early 19th century to today. An underground passage hides in its northwest corner while church ruins mark the eastern edge, suggesting layers of burial and worship. The place feels less like a dead field and more like a remembered one, where stone, soil and time keep speaking to each other.
Rectangular graveyard on S-facing slope overlooking Drimoleague. Headstones date from early 19th century to present day. Man-made underground passage (CO119-063002-) in NW corner. Remains of church (CO119-063003-), on site of earlier church (CO119-101---), at E side of graveyard.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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