What is recorded here

You are standing in Seir Kieran graveyard, County Offaly, where two rare 17th century sandstone headstones still mark the west quadrant. The older one bears only A R Jan ye 12th 1686, a name reduced to initials and a date, while its companion stands immediately to the north. Together they preserve a small buried world from before modern records, when identity could disappear as quickly as it was carved.

17th century sandstone headstone located in west quadrant of Seir Kieran graveyard (OF039-003007-), inscribed with the inscription that reads 'A R Jan ye 12th 1686'. A second 17th century sandstone headstone is situated immediately to the N (OF039-003028-). One of two 17th century headstones in the graveyard. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

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