What is recorded here
Large rectangular shaped graveyard (dims. 80m N-S; 90m E-W) at the S end of the village of Emly atop high ground with good views in all directions in which was located a church, cathedral, stone cross and holy well, there are many fine examples of 18th and 19th-century headstones within the graveyard.
Compiled by: Jean Farrelly
Date of upload: 26 August 2011
A large medieval graveyard associated with a former church or cathedral, likely of Christian monastic origin; its location on high ground and proximity to sacred structures suggest spiritual and communal significance.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Church in EmlyChurch · 16 yd
Site of CathedralCathedral · 36 yd
Duhig Housesexton's house · 57 yd
Glebe Ho.Castle, unclassified · 824 yd
St Patrick's WellSpring · 3.2 mi
Flat cemetery in Knockainy WestFlat cemetery · 4.5 mi
Kilteely HillMountain / peak · 4.5 mi
Ballinvreena LoopVisitor information · 6.2 mi