Graveyard

The National Monuments Service's description

Situated on rise of pasture with good views in all directions. Cloheen graveyard consists of a rectangular-shaped area (approx. dims. 43m N-S x 32m E-W) enclosed by a post-1700 stone wall with entrance stile at E. Rise of ground in N quadrant of graveyard may mark site of medieval church (LI040-115002-). Possible cross-inscribed stone (LI040-115003-) in N quadrant of graveyard which contains memorials dating from the 18th century onwards.
Graveyard described in 1840 as following; 'In Ballinahinch Townland is situated a burying ground at present much used, which is called Cloheen, in Irish Cloithín or Cloichín, which means a little stone. It is situated in a pasture field and is enclosed with a stone wall of mason work. No traces of a Church are now found here. Many monumental stones belonging to respectable families are seen within this burial ground. I am informed a Patron is held here on the 3rd of August, Lady Day' (OSL).

Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien

Date of upload: 20 June 2019

See attached ASI aerial photographs ASIAP – 344/12 on 05/01/2003. 370/3 on 10/05/2003.

References

ASIAP - Archaeological Survey of Ireland Aerial Photographs (c. 1996 - c. 2010).

OSL - Ordnance Survey Letters. Letters written by members of the Ordnance Survey's 'Topographical Department' (T. O'Conor, A. O'Curry, E. Curry, J. O'Donovan and P. O'Keeffe) sent to headquarters from the field (1834-41). MSS in Royal Irish Academy.