“After the emergence of Christianity in 432 A.D; religious communities began to spring up around newly established churches. These churches and settlements were surrounded by large enclosures which would also include graveyards, timber dwellings, outhouses, and workshops. Holy wells are also prominently featured within these sites, named for the saint with whom they are associated, in this case, St. Lughna. Within the past couple of centuries, these enclosures have also become sites for children’s burial grounds.” (Michigan State University, 2009).

“The early ecclesiastical enclosure at Loona contains the ruins of Loona church as well as a children’s burial ground. A water hole was excavated within the area which the landowner claimed to be a spring well which has been filled in. At Loona, unlike other nearby ecclesiastical sites, there is a cluster of houses as well.” (Michigan State University, 2009).