What is recorded here

Grave Yd is an active Southcott graveyard on a steep slope above Barley Cove, holding uninscribed stones and chest tombs dating back to the 1790s. The ruined church stands against the west wall while a forgotten watchman's hut rots in the southeast corner, creating a stark contrast between sacred memory and abandoned labour. People still bury their dead beside the old stones, forcing the living to share narrow space with centuries of forgotten names.

On S-facing slope overlooking Barley Cove. Rectangular area enclosed by stone wall. Ruins of church (CO147-024002-) against enclosing wall to W, half way along yard; most grave markers to S and W of church. Many low uninscribed stones; earliest headstones noted date to 1790s; some chest tombs. Still in occasional use. Ruined structure in SE corner; heavily overgrown; possibly remains of watchman's hut. 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 Image provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

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