Overview
Graveyard in Killora is recorded as Graveyard in Galway. Associated with a medieval church (GA104-151001-) which stands in its SW end, this irregularly shaped graveyard (c. 70m NE-SW c. 60m ENE-WSW) is delimited by a drystone wall constructed of rough limestone blocks.
Who made it and when
The saved account records: A survey of all the headstones, which date from the 18th to the 20th centuries and include a number of broad tombstones bearing occupational symbols, as well as a number of late medieval graveslabs within the church (see GA104-151005- to GA104-151009-) were recorded by Chapple (1995).
How it was made and used
The saved account records: c. 60m ENE-WSW) is delimited by a drystone wall constructed of rough limestone blocks.
What was found
The saved account records: Associated with a medieval church (GA104-151001-) which stands in its SW end, this irregularly shaped graveyard (c. 70m NE-SW
What remains
The official record fixes the place and calls it Graveyard. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
Why it mattered
Graveyard in Killora matters as a recorded graveyard tied to an exact landscape. The account keeps what is known useful while leaving names, dates and claims unsupported by the source visibly open.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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