Hierarchy

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ecclesiastical site, graveyard, cemetery, burial ground

ecclesiastical site, graveyard, cemetery, burial ground
Cill an Fhraoigh
genitive: Chill an Fhraoigh
(Irish)
Killefree (Grave Yard)
(English)

Explanatory note

  • Gaeilge

    the church of the heath

    Cf. bf Freaghmore (#51336) lastuaidh.

  • English

    the church of the heath

    Cf. bf Freaghmore (#51336) to the north.

Historical references

1867
Killefree
Cogan Imleabhar: II, Leathanach: 400
1914
Killafree
Anglo-Celt Dáta: 8 Nollaig
1938
Kilafree graveyard
BNS
1938
Killafree
BNS

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