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Children's burial ground in Knockdoorah

Children's burial ground
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In the NW quadrant of a rath (KE068-001001-). In the 1940s it was recorded that unbaptised children were buried in 'an old fort [KE068-001001-]' in Tom Daly's land (Schools Manuscript, Co. Kerry). According to local information, a scatter of stones, which is partially obscured by briars, may indicate the location of the children's burial ground. Dennehy (1997, 168) recorded that the ceallúnach went out of use in the late 1900s but was re-used on a subsequent occasion in the mid 19th century. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

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