What is recorded here
Grave Yd. is a sub-rectangular graveyard in County Cork, Ireland, holding the remains of a 17th century church at its centre. Headstones and chest tombs stretch from the late 18th century to the present day, while a western extension contains an early 20th century church and newer gravestones. The place layers centuries of burial and worship into one quiet field, where old stone and new memory share the same soil.
Sub-rectangular graveyard with remains of 17th century church (CO109-02202-) in centre. Headstones and chest tombs date from late 18th century to present day; gravemarkers throughout. Extension of graveyard to W, with gravestones dating from early 20th century, containing C of I church (CO109-02102-).
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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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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