Survey Data
Reg No
14326009
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Archaeological, Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Graveyard/cemetery
In Use As
Graveyard/cemetery
Date
1750 - 1790
Coordinates
295204, 260496
Date Recorded
19/06/2002
Date Updated
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Description
Roman Catholic graveyard, c.1770, on the site of a fifteenth-century church, the remains of which are located in the centre of the graveyard. Medieval stone cross with a carved crucifixion panel to the north-east. The Marward Stone, which dates to the early seventeenth century, is located to the east of the church. Bounded by rubble limestone walls with limestone gate piers and wrought-iron double gate. .
Appraisal
Skreen graveyard contains many interesting examples from many different periods, of the various materials, forms and designs employed for grave markers. The site is bounded by a rubble limestone wall, which enhances the hill top setting. The medieval elements add archaeological interest to this site, which has clearly been a focus of religious activity in the area for many centuries.