Sleaty

Laois,

Ireland

Coordinates: 52.855000, -6.942000

Summary

Graveyard Code:

LA-SLTY

Townland:

Sleaty

County:

Laois

Description

The graveyard is pasture land, west of local road, north of Carlow.
Graveyard contains headstones dating from 20th and (mostly) 21st centuries; all upstanding and in excellent condition.
Graveyard has two gates, one of which is pedestrian only; concrete path between groups of graves; relatively flat surface; benches along the north and east boundaries. Located beside roadside.

Additional details

Extra code:

L161

Diocese (RC):

Kildare and Leighlin

Oldest stone:

1991

Register of Burials available:

Yes

Location of Register:

Local Studies Section, Laois County Library

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:

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), 68-69

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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