DDiscover AloneMapAbout

Graveyard in Archerstown

Graveyard
Computer-made picture that does not show Graveyard in ArcherstownNot a photo of this monument
Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument. · Report the wrong picture

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What do you know about this place?Tap to add a comment or ask a question

What you write will be public.

What is recorded here

Situated on a low natural rise in undulating grassland with extensive views in all directions. Sub-rectangular shaped graveyard (approx. dims. 52m NW-SE; 32m E-W) enclosed by a post-1700 stone wall with ruins of medieval Archerstown Church (WM008-045----) standing in N quadrant. The graveyard contains post-1700 headstones some of which stand inside the medieval church ruins.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record WM008-045001

Places near here

Photo credits
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.dreamstime.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.francisyork.com
  • Kmcnamee, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.geograph.ie
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.flickr.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, getnofilter.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, pixels.com
Archerstown GraveyardCemetery · 36 yd

Explorer Tom Archerstown Graveyard in County Westmeath gave up sweets for Lent but kept the headstones, which is a solid trade if…

CastleCastle, unclassified · 413 yd

Explorer Tom Archerstown Castle is hiding its treasure, which is definitely a biscuit tin full of old coins and regret. William…

Fr Reilly Memorial Park, BrownstownGAA ground · 779 ydpost box1041 yd

Explorer Tom This post box in Moydrum would spend its lotto win buying a giant velvet cushion to sit on next to the road, because it…

Graulty's BridgeBridge · 1.3 mi

Explorer Tom Graulty's Bridge in Mulliganstown would probably put 'Finally Crossed' on its tombstone if it ever got tired of all the…

Scurlockstown Castle in ruinsCastle, unclassified · 1.6 mi

Explorer Tom Scurlockstown Castle in ruins has a secret talent for making sound effects like a haunted house but with zero…

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Rathbrack (fore By., Killallon Par.)Fairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.7 mi

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Rathbrack was built by someone who thought 'subcircular' was a great aesthetic choice…

Fairy fort / ringfort in ClonarneyFairy fort / ringfort · 1.8 mi

Explorer Tom Clonarney’s fort has a tunnel to the pub, but you have to walk through a wet hollow to get there. It’s levelled now, so…

Snipe's BridgeBridge · 1.9 mi

Explorer Tom Snipe's Bridge near Newtown is currently run by a very aggressive terrier who thinks he’s the bridge itself and demands…

Clonarney CemeteryCemetery · 2.0 mi

Explorer Tom Clonarney Cemetery in County Westmeath does some weird things when nobody is looking, like rearranging its own shadows…

Fairy fort / ringfort in GlenidanFairy fort / ringfort · 2.0 mi

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / ringfort in Glenidan has cultivation ridges inside, which makes it look like a very messy garden. A priest…

Rosmead HouseCountry house · 2.3 mi

Explorer Tom Rosmead House in Cavestown has a secret message carved into its stones that only the wind can read, and apparently it’s…

More archaeology and monuments in County Westmeath · All of County Westmeath

Add to this placeAdd a picture Add a detailed tip Add a story

Explore the map1,095,414 places to discover

Next place · or swipeArcherstown Graveyard