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Graveyard in Rataine

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Located on a rise in a fairly level landscape. The parish church of Rataine is within a rectangular graveyard (dims c. 45m WNW-ESE; c. 30m NNE-SSW) defined by masonry walls, which were not present in the late 17th century according to Dopping (1682-5) (Ellison 1972, 12). The graveslab of Richard Bedlow (Bellew) dated 1601 (ME030-011003-), which is described by Conwell (1872-3, 381-2), is no longer present.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record ME030-011002

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Graveslab in RataineGraveslab · 11 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Graveslab in Rataine has a curse that only affects people who don't wave at it properly. Richard Bedlow is gone, but his stone still judges everyone's posture from the floor. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.

Church (in Ruins)Church · 15 yd

Explorer Tom Church in Rataine would be the uncle at a wedding who tells the same story every year without skipping a beat. Ussher called it ruined in 1622, but the foundations are still there being stubborn. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.

Settlement desertedSettlement deserted, medieval · 17 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Settlement deserted in Rataine ended up in the wrong place because everyone left without saying goodbye. The houses vanished so fast the church looked lonely for centuries. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.

IndicatedGraveyard · 1425 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom This Graveyard in Churchtown is rectangular, which is weird for a place of rest; why not circular? It’s been there since before walls were cool, so it’s got some serious seniority. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.

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Explorer Tom Catholic Church of the Assumption in Balbradagh would order a massive chipper with extra honeycomb pattern ceiling bits and no onions. Stained glass windows glowing like it’s always midday. A handy spot to stretch your legs out wide.

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