What is recorded here
Situated on a shelf overlooking the N shore of Killone Lough and only accessible by foot from gates c. 1km to N and S at the edge of Newhall estate. A subrectangular graveyard (67m E-W; c. 66m N-S) defined by a masonry wall with the remains of Killone Abbey, an Augustinian nunnery (CL041-062001-) in the S half. The visible headstones are all 19th and 20th century in date although there are several 18th-century graves and medieval graveslabs within the abbey ruins.
Compiled by: Mary Tunney
Date of upload: 2 November 2016
A subrectangular graveyard, likely medieval in date, situated on a prominent natural feature overlooking Killone Lough, suggesting possible ecclesiastical or community significance in a remote landscape.
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
Abbey WoodForest · 237 yd
Newhall Housecountry house · 609 yd
Enclosure in NewhallEnclosure · 719 yd
Trees;Irreg broken indicationFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 840 yd
Killone Castle (in Ruins)Castle, unclassified · 961 yd
G.A.A. Commemorative StoneMemorial · 1.7 mi
Inch Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.9 mi