Survey Data
Reg No
11211005
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Archaeological, Architectural, Artistic, Social
Original Use
Graveyard/cemetery
In Use As
Graveyard/cemetery
Date
1700 - 1800
Coordinates
314370, 229132
Date Recorded
28/05/2002
Date Updated
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Description
Enclosed graveyard, c. 1720, containing ruins of former church, c.1600, comprising west gable with bellcote and chancel arch in section of wall. Segmental archway to entrance with crenellated parapet and wrought-iron gate, set in rubble stone boundary wall. Graveyard contains collection of headstones and tombs dating from the early eighteenth century onwards and still in use.
Appraisal
This site has a rich history, having changed from Roman Catholic to Church of Ireland in the eighteenth century. Contains medieval fabric and a number of finely carved gravestones, including those of the Shaw and Yelverton families. Robust entrance adds interest to this northern end of Rathfarnham village.