Why this matters
A local ancient tomb; wider significance not recorded.
Overview
Grave Yard — Dunmore is recorded as Graveyard in Waterford. Situated on a gentle S-facing slope at the head of a N-S valley leading to the sea at Dunmore Bay c. 1.2 km to the SSE. The fortified parish church of Killea (WA027-023001-), dedicated to St. Áed, is within a subrectangular graveyard (max.
Who made it and when
The saved account records: (1996) The ruined church of Killea: a consideration of its date and foundation.
How it was made and used
The saved account records: c. 35m N-S) defined by masonry walls on the W, N and E sides and a field bank at S.
What was found
The saved account records: Situated on a gentle S-facing slope at the head of a N-S valley leading to the sea at Dunmore Bay c. 1.2 km to the SSE.
What remains
The saved account records: (1890-91) The ancient ruined churches of Co. Warterford.
Why it mattered
Grave Yard — Dunmore matters because the source ties graveyard to this exact landscape and preserves evidence that a bare map name loses. The saved account adds: The fortified parish church of Killea (WA027-023001-), dedicated to St. Áed, is within a subrectangular graveyard (max.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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