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Convent burial ground on irregular plan, possibly established c. 1820, with interments apparently dating from 1827 onwards. Regular arrangement of uniform limestone gravestones with gabled tops, dedicated to Sisters of Charity. Limestone plaque at east end set within carved granite surround having flared jambs with moulded cornice and gabled pediment, latter inscribed 'My Hope', with moulded sill, and having plaque inscribed with names and longevities of seventeen Presentation Sisters who died between 1827 and 1861. Ornate carved cross having plaque to base with inscription in French and date of 1893 and dedicated to Gabriel Voisin, a Daughter of Charity. Limestone cross on granite plinth to central area. Cemetery bounded to east and north sides by mixed rubble and rendered walling with mixed masonry coping. Set in grounds of Saint Vincent's Hospital at top of Convent Avenue.
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