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In level pasture, on grounds of Castlemartyr demesne. Slightly raised, oval-shaped area (65m SW-NE; 30m SE-NW) only trace of graveyard. Some pieces of cut stone lying about may be from church (CO077-004002-). Shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map as rectangular structure, on SW-NE axis; this was Cahiralton parish church which was in repair in 1615 (Brady 1863, vol. 2, 77).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). 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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