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On E side of road, 500m N of Ringaskiddy village; rectangular graveyard (c. 100m NE-SW; c. 30m NW-SE) enclosed by stone wall; still in use, many headstones, the earliest dating from 1720 (Coleman 1904-6f). Contained parish church (CO087-051002-) of Barnahely, marked 'site of' on all eds of OS 6-inch map; In 1700 described as 'built with stone, lime and clay, the walls are above half down. It was about 18 foot long and 17 broad' (Lunham 1909, 175); no visible trace of church.
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
This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed.
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