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On a broad low ridge running ENE-WSW, in pasture, with wide views to E and W. Indicated as a small subrectangular area and named ‘Kilmaskuit Burial Ground’ on the first edition (1842) of the OS 6-inch map. Labelled ‘Kilmaskuit Burial Gd.’ (Disused)’ on the OS 25-inch plan (1897) and Cassini edition (1920) of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as ‘Burial ground’ in the RMP (1996). According to local information (1999), this is a children’s burial ground and comprises an elongated mound (25m N-S; 7m E-W; H 0.3-0.5m) located in the NE corner of a field where field boundary walls define its N and E limits. Some field stones lie on the ground but none are earthfast or set upright. There is a rath (CL017-213----) c. 85m to the N, and another (CL017-128----) c. 160m to the ENE.
Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott
Date of upload: 29-10-2025
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