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Cillin — Kilnadrow

Burial ground
Cillin — Kilnadrow
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Why this matters

Cillin — Kilnadrow is a medieval burial site associated with the tradition of burying stillborn or unbaptized children. Its significance lies in reflecting early Christian and folk beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife in Ireland.

What is recorded here

Not marked on 1842 and 1905 OS 6-inch maps; shown on 1935 OS 6-inch map as subcircular enclosure (diam. c. 50m) in SW corner of field, defined by broken line and marked 'cillin.' Area has been quarried. No visible surface trace of burials. Power (1932, 64) noted 'irregular earthen mound, a perch or so in area' but places it at E end of a field on John Mahoney's farm. He (ibid.) suggests 'Kilcargah' on Down Survey (1655-6) barony map is same site. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). 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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