What is recorded here

On rocky lower slopes of Knocknagallaun with commanding view to N over Kenmare River. Natural table of rock (H 1.2m; L 5.2m; Wth 0.6m) where mass was said in penal times. Limestone cross erected behind altar c. 1975; slab on top of altar with inscription 'mass rock penal times'. Natural cave c. 250m to W known as hiding place for priests. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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