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Childrens Burial Gd — Cove

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In pasture, on gentle NW-facing slope. Roughly circular, slightly raised area (48.5m N-S; 45m E-W) enclosed by earth and stone bank (H 0.65m). Interior features: (1). Just N of centre is circular raised area (18m N-S; 17m E-W) defined by scarp (H 1m). Within this, sod-covered foundations of rectangular structure (7m NE-SW; 5.5m NW-SE; H 0.7m), possible remains of simple oratory (CO148-007003-). Annexe on SW side formed by arc of low earthen bank. (2). Circular hut site (6m N-S; 6m E-W) in NE quadrant; defined by collapsed stone wall (H 0.65m), now grass-covered. Low, uninscribed upright stones in interior may mark burials. (3). Line of six upright stones, long axis N-S, in SE quadrant, may by grave markers. 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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