What is recorded here

To S of road. Trapezoidal graveyard (c. 35m N-S; c. 50m E-W) enclosed by low earthen bank topped with hedge; entrance to N via stile and gate with piers. Ruin of parish church of Leitrim (14396) in centre. Graveyard in use, earliest headstone noted dated 1779; some low uninscribed gravemarkers also noted; displaced headstones piled against E end of church. Only headstones to N of church are of recent date. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

A local ancient tomb; wider significance not recorded.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.