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Headstone in Tankardstown

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In undulating countryside on the W bank of the River Barrow. Rectangular shaped graveyard (LA026-009003-) enclosed by a stone wall as indicated on current ed OS 6-inch map. Tankardstown Church (LA026-009001-) ruins in centre of graveyard. 17th century headstone of of Samuel Cooper in E quadrant of graveyard with second 17th century memorial stone (LA026-009006-) of Mathew Cain immediately to N. The inscription on this memorial stone recorded that he died in 1674. See attached plan and photographs courtesy of Michael Donovan Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Michael Donovan, Athy Cemeteries Committee Date of upload: 4 October 2022

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