Burial ground in Cashel, County Donegal

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What is recorded here

Stone-lined graves with human bones are reputed to have been found here. The site is believed locally to have been a 'Monastery'. It is situated in rough, boggy land on the lower slopes of Crockaughrim Mountain. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DG011-026

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