Graveyard in Rathjordan, County Limerick

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What is recorded here

Within farmyard complex. Rectangular area (26m N-S; 21m E-W) defined by stone wall (T 0.4m; H 1.5m) with vertical coping. Two stiles have been inserted into S-end of E-wall. Interior has uneven surface and is covered by scrup overgrown. Slatted tank currently under construction c. 13.75m to S, dumped topsoil mounds from recent construction to N and E and sheds abutting to W. Site of parish church of Rathjordan (LI023-098001-) at N end and holy well (LI023-108----) c. 200m to WSW.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LI023-098002

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