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Shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map as subrectangular area defined by broken line to E, S and W, field fence to N; depicted on 1904 map as just S of field fence, defined by broken lines on all sides. In pasture, on S-facing slope. Low subrectangular plaftorm (6m X 10m) with some grave markers visible. Known locally as "cillín, Leasa Ronain", used as famine burial ground and also used for 'still-born babies' up to mid-20th century (Uí Leime 1993, 15). Possible early ecclesiastical site (CO081-038----) c. 55m to WSW.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). 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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