Forest Clearing © kevin higgins

S8052 : Forest Clearing

taken 6 years ago, 6 km NE of Ballymurphy, Co Carlow, Ireland

Forest Clearing

This walled enclosure, now a forest clearing is thought to be the sight of a 'Cillín'. This was the site, unconsecrated ground, used for the burial of infants who died before baptism and this may explain the reason for its being kept clear of commercial planting.

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Grid Square: S8052, 3 images (more nearby )
Photographer: kevin higgins (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Thursday, 14 June, 2018 (more nearby)
Submitted: Friday, 15 June, 2018
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Uplands Woodland, Forest
Subject Location: Irish: S 804 520 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:36.8210N 6:48.7466W
Camera Location: Irish: S 804 519
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)