Killeshin Local

Laois,

Ireland

Coordinates: 52.847000, -6.997000

Summary

Graveyard Code:

LA-LSLL

Townland:

Killeshin

County:

Laois

Description

The graveyard is located just south of the village of Killeshin surrounded by pasture land.
The site is located as a local authority annex to rear of old graveyard that surrounds the Holy Cross Catholic church (built c. 1820, renovated 1985). Headstones date from 20th and 21st centuries.
The site is accessed through the old graveyard of The Holy Cross church. Tarmac and concrete pathways within in good condition.

Additional details

Extra code:

L203

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage code:

Reg. No. 12803207

Diocese (RC):

Kildare and Leighlin

Oldest stone:

1977

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

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), 61-66

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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