St Lazerian's, Knock

Laois,

Ireland

Coordinates: 52.901000, -7.233000

Summary

Graveyard Code:

LA-SLZN

Townland:

Graiguenahown

County:

Laois

Description

The graveyard is in rural area, south of Chapel Cross Roads; close to village of Spink.
Graveyard contains a Catholic church dedicated to St Lazerian (built 1847); marked on 1913 OS map as 'St. Laserian's R.C. Church' and 'Grave Yard'.
Graveyard contains headstones dating from 18th to 21st century; most upright but a few leaning.
Graveyard has c. 1m high stone wall boundary; no real paths; easy access from roadside. Ground surface is level.

Additional details

Extra code:

L152

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage code:

Reg. No. 12802409

Diocese (RC):

Kildare and Leighlin

Register of Burials available:

No

Location of Published Local References:

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

Location of Inscriptions:

http://www.genealogylaois.com

Titles of Published Local References:

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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St Lazerian's, Knock

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