Graveyard in Saintclerans, County Galway

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What is recorded here

In July 1959 human remains were discovered by workmen on the grounds of St. Cleran's house (GA097-146003-). The site was visited by Prof. Duignan, who reported it to the National Museum of Ireland. Possibly associated with the church (GA097-146003-), as Prof. Duignan noted that the burials were found to the E of the 'last remnants of a small church whose masonry looks medieval'. No further details were recorded as to the type of burials (pers. comm. M. Cahill and M. Sikora, NMI).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA097-146004

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