What is recorded here

Leacht in Cill Fhaoláin is a rectangular stone platform, 4.55m long and 0.65m high, set in the southern centre of the Killelane burial ground on the west slopes of Knocknahoran. Two cross-inscribed slabs stand upright on its surface among large quartz stones, marking the place where Faoláin may have slept or been buried. The mound still holds the shape of a made bed, inviting wonder about the hands that fitted its drystone face and the lives that gathered around it.

Killelane burial ground (KE043-157002-) Cill Fhaoláin: Situated on the W slopes of Knocknahoran, this rectangular burial ground is occupied by grave mounds and markers, the possible remains of an earlier circular enclosure, a leacht, 2 cross-slabs and the foundations of a rectangular building. The leacht, reputed to be the bed or grave of Faoláin, is located in the centre of the S part of the burial ground and the 2 cross-inscribed stones stand upright on top of it amongst some large quartz stones. It consists of a rectangular stone mound or platform faced with drystone masonry and it measures 4.55m NNE-SSW, 2.4m ENE-WSW and .65m in height. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 851. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 8 August 2013

Leacht in Cill Fhaoláin is associated with Saint Faolán, a 7th-century Irish monk and hermit known for his ascetic practices and reputed healing miracles. The site may have been a place of pilgrimage and prayer, with local traditions linking it to cures for ailments and protection from illness.

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