Thomas Family Cemetery

Laois,

Ireland

Coordinates: 52.841000, -6.980000

Summary

Graveyard Code:

LA-THFC

Townland:

Olderrig

County:

Laois

Description

The graveyard is in rural area, near Graigue-cullen.
Marked on 1841 OS map as 'Burial Ground'.
Graveyard is a private burial ground for the Thomas Family who resided at Belmont, Carlow. Graveyard contains Only three small headstones (1894-1974).
Access through pasture field; no paths; boundary wall intact, c. 1.5m high. Enclosed burial ground area is substantially larger than area marked by headstones. Ground within is level but overgrown.

Additional details

Extra code:

L205

Diocese (RC):

Kildare and Leighlin

Diocese (CoI):

Cashel & Ossory

Register of Burials available:

No

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), 9, 67

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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