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Not shown on first two eds of OS 6-inch maps (1842; 1902). In early ecclesiastical enclosure (CO118-031002-). Rectangular area (L 22.5m; Wth 20.6m) enclosed by earthen bank (H 1.4m). No grave markers noted. Local tradition of 'famine burial ground' and 'cillíneach for burial of unbaptised children' here (Hourihane and Hourihane 1979, 72). Bullan stone (CO118-031004-), cross fragment (CO118-031003-) and architectural fragments (CO118-031005-) within burial ground.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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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