What is recorded here

Killderry, the church of the oak wood, still holds a hidden battle line beneath Monaghan pasture. The land may have swallowed swords, horses and shouting men before the fields were born. Cattle graze above the dead, unaware that grass can cover more than seed.

Situated on a rise in a fairly low-lying landscape. It is described only on the 1907 edition of the OS 6-inch map as Killderry – the church of the oak wood. Locally it is thought to be a burial ground for those killed in a battle. No archaeological feature is visible at ground level in pasture. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Monaghan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Michael Mooe Date of revision: 8 May 2018

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