Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Burial ground
Killaghintober, County Offaly, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Killaghintober
- County
- Offaly
- Country
- Ireland
- First-edition OS map
- NULL
- Latest-edition OS map
- Killaghintober Burial Gd
- Coordinates
- 53.32651, -7.74849
- SMR number
- OF007-033----
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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
Located on high ground with good views to the N, E and S with restricted views to the W. Sub triangular shaped platform (31m N-S; 37m E-W; ext. H 0.5m) defined by a scarp with several irregular shaped stones protruding from the surface, probable grave markers of unknown date. In centre of the platform there is a large recumbent headstone (Wth 0.7m; L 1.7m) of 18th-century date. This site is very similar to a childrens burial ground although the appearance of one inscribed headstone is curious. According to local information it was used as a burial ground for unbaptised children.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
Nearby in the register
- Ringfort - rathunder 1 mi
- Ringfort - cashelunder 1 mi
- Structure - peatlandunder 1 mi
- Road - class 3 togherunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.