What is recorded here

Relic Graveyard in County Carlow is an oval burial ground with two markers and a holy well beside it. The Reilig still holds dead people and living memory together under an open Irish sky.

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Shown on 1839 'OS 6-inch' map as circular enclosure. Consists of oval area (dims. 40.5m x 26m) narrowing at SW. Enclosed upslope by low bank and downslope by gentle scarp. Two grave markers noted (one cross-shaped, one rectangular slab). Holy well (CW020-019----) to SSW. Known locally as 'the Reilig'.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.