Overview
Graveyard in Rushin is recorded as Graveyard in Laois. Unlocated church (LA011-028001-) within townland, Carrigan describes the monument as 'Very slight traces of the walls of an ancient church are still to be seen in this townland, in a field on the bounds of Paddock, called the 'Kyle [ie. It was a very small church, having been apparently no more than 11ft.
Who made it and when
The saved account records: Unlocated church (LA011-028001-) within townland, Carrigan describes the monument as 'Very slight traces of the walls of an ancient church are still to be seen in this townland, in a field on the bounds of Paddock, called the 'Kyle [ie.
How it was made and used
The saved account records: There are no head-stones (Carrigan 1905, p.
What was found
The saved account records: It was a very small church, having been apparently no more than 11ft.
What remains
The saved account records: Beside it is the 'Burying Bush', a large sceach (LA011-028004-), around which lies in the graveyard.
Why it mattered
Graveyard in Rushin matters because the source connects human lives or community memory to this exact place. The source records: Only unbaptised children are now buried here. The place therefore holds a human story, not just a building or map point.
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