Grave Yard

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. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009