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In low-lying pasture, approached by footpath from SE; rectangular graveyard (c. 30m NW-SE; c. 25m NE-SW) enclosed by stone-faced earthen bank. Ruins of Kilteskin parish church (CO088-04302-) at N end. Interior covered by rough tufted grass; some low uninscribed stones may mark burials; two inscribed headstones outside S wall of church, the earliest dated 1752, and six inside church, the earliest dated 1756 (Henchion 1970a; Coleman 1904-6d).No longer in use.
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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