Reileac
Reileac is a term derived from the Irish word "reilic," meaning cemetery or graveyard. Historically, it specifically referred to an early Christian burial ground, often associated with a monastic settlement or a significant religious figure. These sites were typically enclosed by a stone wall or a bank and ditch, and frequently contained a graveyard, a church, and sometimes other monastic buildings. The term also encompassed the consecrated ground itself, indicating a place set apart for the burial of the dead according to Christian rites.
In some contexts, reileac can also refer to a tomb or a monumental grave, particularly one that