What is recorded here

Kilcroan Church (Site of), Graveyard is a circular area (diam. 42m) defined by very low bank (H 0.1-0.2m; Wth c. 1m) in County Carlow, Ireland. According to McDonald (Carloviana 1981, 13) said to have been founded by Croine Beg about AD 550. No visible trace of church remains, but the graveyard endures as a quiet marker of an older faith.

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revision: 16/12/2009 According to McDonald (Carloviana 1981, 13) said to have been founded by Croine Beg about AD 550. Circular area (diam. 42m) defined by very low bank (H 0.1-0.2m; Wth c. 1m) appears to be the graveyard (CW009-034002-) which is depicted on the 1st ed. OS 6-inch map as a triangular area and on the later ed. as a roughly circular area. No visible trace of church. See also mound (CW009-043001-).

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.