Clogh

Laois,

Ireland

Coordinates: 52.887000, -7.510000

Summary

Graveyard Code:

LA-COGH

Townland:

Chapelhill

County:

Laois

Description

The graveyard is in urban setting within the village of Clogh.
Marked on 1841 OS map as 'R.C. Chapel' and on 1913 OS map as 'R.C. Chapel (disused)' and 'Grave Yard'.
Graveyard contains headstones dating from 19th to 21st century in good condition; all upright; 5 railings, 2 altar tombs.
Graveyard boundary wall c. 1.5m high; intact and in good condition; two gates and one stile. Located beside roadside. Ground surface is level.

Additional details

Extra code:

L128

Diocese (RC):

Ossory

Register of Burials available:

No

Location of Published Local References:

Laois County Library, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Location of Inscriptions:

Local Studies Section, Laois County Library

Titles of Published Local References:

Dowling, A. (1981) Ancient Parish of Aghaboe now Clough-Ballacolla, Dowling, Laois, 26

Data source:

Graveyards of Laois surveyed in 2011 by Barker Archaeological Services on behalf of Laois County Council with the support of the Heritage Council, see http://www.laois.ie/heritage for information

Project:

Laois Graveyards Survey

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