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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.

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