Graveyard in Morett, County Laois

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What is recorded here

Situated atop low rise of rock outcrop in grassland with good views in all directions. 19th century headstone with simple incised cross and the initials WD built into stile in stone wall of farmhouse laneway to W of church (LA009-021004-). (JKAS 1904, Vol. IV, 194). No surface remains of levelled graveyard which would have been located to the S, E and W of the church (LA009-021004-) Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 17 December 2007

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LA009-021008

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