Holy Cross, Killeshin

Laois,

Ireland

Coordinates: 52.848000, -6.998000

Summary

Graveyard Code:

LA-HYCS

Townland:

Killeshin

County:

Laois

Description

The graveyard is located just south of the village of Killeshin surrounded by pasture land. The site is located on a steep hill.
Both the church and graveyard are marked on the 1841 OS map and the 1908 OS map. Built c. 1820, renovated 1985. Most graves date from 19th and 20th centuries.
The site is accessed by two gates in the northern boundary. Tarmac and concrete pathways within in good condition. Modern local authority annex to rear (see separate record).

Additional details

Extra code:

L149

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage code:

Reg. No. 12803207

Diocese (RC):

Kildare and Leighlin

Register of Burials available:

No

Location of Published Local References:

Laois County Library, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH), Dun Sceine, Dublin 4
http://www.buildingsofireland.ie

Location of Inscriptions:

Local Studies Section, Laois County Library

Titles of Published Local References:

Redmond, N.T. (1997) Grave Inscriptions, Killeshin, Sleaty, Graiguecullen, Mayo, Arles, Doonane, Castletown, Rathaspick, Shrule, Rathnure etc., with Historical Notes, Rosmore Killeshin Development Association (RKDA), 25-60

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH), Co. Laois (1997)

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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Holy Cross, Killeshin

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