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According to Lee (1996, 32), in Clear-island parish, near Skibbereen, there is a townland called 'Gortnalour', meaning the field of the lepers. Lee (ibid.) suggests that a leper hospital or colony may have formerly existed here. According to local tradition, a field, known as 'Gortnalour', was the location of this leper hospital or colony. This field was identified by the landowner. There are, however, no visible remains of any features in this field and there is no further local information.
The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009).
Date of upload: 22 December 2009
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