Graveyard in Kilgullane, County Cork

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What is recorded here

In angle between roads to N and E, on high ground overlooking valley to S. Rectangular graveyard (52m E-W; 34m N-S), defined by earthen banks with external stone facing. Entrance near S end of E side. Ruin of parish church of Kilgullane (14430) to N of centre. Ground level drops sharply to pathway along S boundary. Earliest inscribed headstone noted dates to 1743.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO019-058001

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