What is recorded here

Grave Yard stands on a steep south-facing terrace above Clonakilty, holding rows of low stones and the buried remains of a church. Some markers date to the 1780s, while others keep no names at all. The dead have watched the valley for centuries, patient and unburdened by the need to be remembered.

On terrace in steep S-facing slope; extensive view to S over Clonakilty. Roughly rectangular area enclosed by stone-faced earthen bank. Rows of low uninscribed headstones with many inscribed stones dating to 1780s. Contains remains of church (CO135-013002-). 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

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