Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Graveyard
Tullowbeg, County Carlow, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Tullowbeg
- County
- Carlow
- Country
- Ireland
- First-edition OS map
- St. Austins Cemetery
- Latest-edition OS map
- Abbey Grave Yard
- Coordinates
- 52.80107, -6.73785
- SMR number
- CW008-045005-
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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
Augustinian friary (CW008-045001-) founded in 1314 by Simon Humbard and Hugh Talun, possibly on site of and incorporating pre-Norman monastery. Recorded in 1542 as consisting of church, belfry, dormitory, hall, three chambers and kitchen. Levelled in early eighteenth century. Head of solid-wheeled cross with mouldings and projecting arms (Wth 1.1m), decorated with step and interlace patterns, and holy well (CW008-045009-) surmounted by cross head near S bank of river, within graveyard. (Bradley 1989, 71-2)
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Revised by: J. Farrelly
Date of revision: 16 December 2009
References
Bradley, J. and King, H.A. 1990 Urban archaeological survey - county Carlow. Unpublished report commissioned by the Office of Public Works, Dublin.
Nearby in the register
- Crossunder 1 mi
- Religious house - Augustinian friarsunder 1 mi
- Ritual site - holy wellunder 1 mi
- Cross - High cross (present location)under 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.