Graveyard in Carrickatober, County Cavan

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What is recorded here

Tradition of a graveyard and holy well on the hill of Carrickatober which moved to the other side of the hill owing to the 'impiety' of the owner. A rock bearing two depressions, said to be the track of St Patrick's knees is believed to mark the site of the burial ground. Not visible at ground level. (Davies 1948, 81-2) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CV032-005001

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