What is recorded here

Ballyhaise Castle never used the lost Drumcarn burial ground because the castle stands four kilometres away, yet the place still belongs to the living through the names spoken at it. The ground measured twenty-two by sixteen metres before men levelled it, large enough for a family and small enough for a mistake. Forgetting the distance and repeating the castle claim would erase the true owners. Remembering the separation and asking who the ground truly held would complete the story the survey left unfinished.

Marked on the OS 1912 ed. as a small subrectangular enclosure (dims. c. 22m NW-SE; c. 16m ENE-WSW). Known as the burial ground for Ballyhaise Castle (local information). However, given that Ballyhaise is situated almost 4km NE of Drumcarn House, this association of castle with burial ground seems unlikely. Site has been levelled. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

A possible medieval burial ground, likely associated with Ballyhaise Castle; its significance lies in its potential connection to the historic estate and local aristocracy.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.