What is recorded here
L-shaped area, enclosed by stone wall, on W shore of Castle Haven estuary. Earliest headstones noted date to early 19th century; large vaulted tomb in SW corner; number of chest tombs. Contains remains of Glenbarahane Church (CO151-014003-).
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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A 19th-century vaulted tomb and chest tombs within a walled graveyard; significance primarily local with historical ties to the Glenbarahane estate.
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
Glenbarahane Church (in Ruins)Church · 19 yd
Castlehaven StrandBeach / strand · 53 yd
Castlehaven CastleCastle · 64 yd
ToberbarahaneHoly well · 123 yd
Gleann BearcháinWood · 155 yd
Castlehaven Houserectory/glebe/vicarage/curate's house · 253 yd
Hut site in CastlehavenHut site · 258 yd
Placenames & Their Amazing StoriesHeritage attraction · 430 yd
Tráig EilínBeach / strand · 436 yd
Flea IslandIslet · 870 yd
Horse IslandIslet · 1299 yd