Killycooley Burial Ground, County Donegal

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What is recorded here

Known as Killycooley Burial Ground. Bones were uncovered during recent road widening. There is now no trace of any remains above ground. The field is well cultivated and slopes towards the S overlooking the Gleneely River. 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 DG012-032

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