Graveyard in Ballon, County Carlow

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What is recorded here

Trapezoidal in shape (map dims. c. 28m N-S at the E end and c. 58m N-S at W end and c. 75m E-W). Church (CW013-070001-) roughly centrally placed. Several quoins and a granite moulded window jamb are in use as grave markers; window jamb incorporated in stile at SW corner of graveyard (CW013-070002-). Distinct curve in road, suggesting former circular enclosure.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CW013-070002

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Catholic Church of Saint Peter and Saint PaulChurch/chapel · 70 yd

Explorer Tom St Peter and Paul in Ballon is on a hill, which means it's always looking down on you while you climb. The reredos is from 1820, so it's been watching the same people for centuries. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

Children's burial ground in BallonChildren's burial ground · 255 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Children's burial ground in Ballon was levelled in the seventies, so it’s basically flat now but still spooky. It used to be for unbaptized kids, which is heavy stuff. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.

Megalithic structure in BallonMegalithic structure · 255 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Megalithic structure in Ballon was buried in an old churchyard for unbaptized kids, which is spooky but also very specific. There’s a curse that only affects people who don't wave, so a good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.

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