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In generally level pasture, on a very slight rise. Graveyard consists of a sub-rectangular area (dims. 25m N-S; 65m E-W) defined by stone wall and mature tree field boundary to W (L 20m) and to S (L 68m), earthen field boundary (L 63m) to N; boundary (L c. 30m) to E is obscured by overgrowth. Interior entered via gate at N-end, W-wall. Even distribution of twentieth century headstones including frequent proportion of Celtic Crosses. Templebredon Church (LI033-037001-) off-centre to W has some twentieth century headstones within. Some earlier stones to E of church with earliest dating to 1790. Evidence of recent interment inserted into S-wall of church. Architectural fragments within church and two noted to E of church exterior.
In generally level pasture, on a very slight rise. Graveyard consists of a sub-rectangular area (dims. 25m N-S; 65m E-W) defined by stone wall and mature tree field boundary to W (L 20m) and to S (L 68m), earthen field boundary (L 63m) to N; boundary (L c. 30m) to E is obscured by overgrowth. Interior entered via gate at N-end, W-wall. Even distribution of twentieth century headstones including frequent…
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LI033-037002
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