Ecclesiastical enclosure in Kilrussane, County Cork

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What is recorded here

In pasture, on E-facing slope. Depicted on 1842 OS 6-inch map as large dotted circle (diam. c. 110m) labelled 'Grave Yd' (CO064-014002-), with rectangular dotted structure in SE quadrant labelled 'site of church'. No visible surface trace. According to Power (1923, 176), 'the large circular surrounding fence was thrown down within the last half century', he gives the site as 'Cill Rossaín (Russan's Church)'. Large circular enclosure suggests possible remains of early monastery. One of two churches (the other CO064-012001-) 'in good repair' in Killaspugmullane parish in 1615 (Brady 1863, vol. 1,153).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO064-014001

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