St Edmund's, Castletown

Laois,
Ireland

Coordinates: 52.977000, -7.494000

Summary
Graveyard Code: 
LA-SECT
Townland: 
Elderfield
County: 

Description

The graveyard is located in village of Castletown.
The site contains a Catholic church, built 20th century, on site of early 19th century church (marked on 1841 OS map as 'R.C. Chapel').
Graveyard contains three upright celtic crosses; a few grave slabs and a table tomb; all in good condition and belonging to parish priests; 19th to 20th century memorials.
The graveyard boundary is mainly hedgerow, partly maintained, and a low stone wall with iron railings along the roadside. Concrete path to the church; located beside roadside. Grass regularly mown.