Graveyard in Kilmeen, County Galway

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What is recorded here

On a slight rise in grassland. This rectilinear graveyard (c. 55m NNE-SSW; c. 53m E-W) is defined by a stone wall. Access is via a gateway at SW. The ruins of a church (GA106-103001-) occupy its NE sector and the remains of a round tower (GA106-103005) stand in its NW sector. The headstones date from the 18th century. Numerous architectural fragments from the church, many bearing Romanesque decoration, are scattered around the graveyard. According to local information, there is a children's burial ground (GA106-103004-) immediately to the N of the E end of the church.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA106-103003

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