Graveyard

The National Monuments Service's description

Sub-circular shaped graveyard (int. dims. 52m N-S; 38m E-W) enclosed by a post-medieval stone wall as indicated on current ed. OS 6-inch map. Numerous uninscribed gravemarkers visible. All visible inscribed headstones post-date 1700. Cross-inscribed stone (LA014-035004-) in S sector of graveyard. Ruins of post-medieval church (LA014-035001-) with 18th century burial vault built onto E end of church in N sector of graveyard. O'Hanlon and O'Leary (1907, 223) recorded that the ‘grave-yard is exceedingly old, and it has been much used for interments. The graves are chiefly on the south side, where the entrance from the road opens. Numbers of old head-stones are to be seen. Ash trees grow around the graveyard’.

The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.

Revised by: Caimin O'Brien

Date of revised upload: 11 March 2015

References

O'Hanlon, Rev. J. and O'Leary, Rev. E. 1907 (Reprint 1981) History of the Queen's county, vol. 1. Kilkenny. Roberts Books Ltd.