Grave Yd

On top of a cliff, overlooking outer reaches of Kinsale harbour to E. Wedge-shaped area (c. 70m E-W; Wth c. 25m at W end, c. 40m at E end), enclosed to N, S and W by iron railing, cliff-edge to E. Numerous low uninscribed gravemarkers; 'only half-a-dozen inscriptions here' (Coleman 1917-20b), the earliest dated 1789. In occasional use. Ruins of church (CO125-021002-) near E end. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Wedge tomb; dates to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its location on a prominent cliff-top suggests ritual or ceremonial significance, possibly linked to maritime or landscape orientation.