What is recorded here

Kilscohagh hides a graveyard and church in County Mayo, but local tradition points to no exact place. In 1945, a human burial emerged in the townland, perhaps belonging to that lost church. The dead may have marked their own ground before forgetting it, leaving behind a shape rather than a name.

This record refers to a graveyard (MA111-074004-), associated with a church (MA111-074002-), which according to local tradition is located in Kilscohagh townland, although the precise location is unknown. In 1945 a human burial (MA111-074001-), possibly associated with the church and graveyard, was found in the townland. (Cahill and Sikora 2011, vol. 2, 498). Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 24 February 2023

Graveyard in Kilscohagh is a Christian burial site, likely medieval or later in date, associated with a church in the Kilscohagh townland. Its significance lies in its potential to provide insights into local religious practices and community history, though its exact location and full historical context remain unclear.

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