Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
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Curraheen (muskerry West By., Inchigeelagh Par.), County Cork, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Curraheen (muskerry West By., Inchigeelagh Par.)
- County
- Cork
- Country
- Ireland
- First-edition OS map
- NULL
- Latest-edition OS map
- Altar (1904)
- Coordinates
- 51.83190, -9.13367
- SMR number
- CO081-013----
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Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1790 "Composite: Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
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The National Monuments Service's description
Roadside. Flat slab raised above another slab by two small pillars; lower slab atop plinth of coursed stones. Roughly incised cross on lower slab; upper slab adorned with quartzite pebbles and flowers. Plaque reads "Altar of Penal Times - Mass was said here 1640-1800".
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
Nearby in the register
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.