What is recorded here

Infants Burial Gd. (Disused) is a children's burial ground in the east half of Lisheen rath, County Mayo. A low stony bank still marks its square shape, while blackthorn and fern have swallowed most of the graves. One upright slab remains visible in the northern half, perhaps set for a single child. The disuse written on the 1922 map does not diminish the tenderness of the place; it only shows that the living once turned elsewhere, leaving the dead behind with the thorns and rain.

In the E half of a rath (MA089001), named ‘Lisheen’ on the 1838 and 1922 OS 6-inch maps. This children’s burial ground is indicated as ‘Infants’ Burial Ground (Disused)’ on the 1922 OS 6-inch map. It consists of a square area (9.5m NNW–SSE; 11.5m ENE–WSW) defined by a low, stony bank (W 2.3m; int. H 0.25m; ext. H 0.4m). The interior is largely obscured by blackthorn scrub, brambles and ferns. A few low stones, including one upright slab, which probably served as grave markers, can be seen in the N half, and stones can also be felt underfoot beneath covering vegetation. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 1 August 2019

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