Survey Data
Reg No
15701812
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Historical, Social
Original Use
Graveyard/cemetery
In Use As
Graveyard/cemetery
Date
1741 - 1950
Coordinates
284908, 141907
Date Recorded
10/12/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Burial ground with collection of lichen-spotted markers, ob. 1731-1950. Set in landscaped grounds with repointed lichen-spotted granite ashlar piers to perimeter having rubble quartzite capping supporting arrow head-detailed wrought iron double gates.
Appraisal
A graveyard representing an important component of the ecclesiastical heritage of County Wexford [SMR WX018-012002-] with a collection of markers signed by Miles Brien (----) of Rathduff; and James Byrne (----) of Clone exemplifying the Irish Churchyard Sculpture tradition in County Wexford (Longfield 1974, 17): meanwhile, a Celtic High Cross-style monument (1898) commemorates 'Captain JOHN KELLY [1773-98] wounded whilst leading the insurgent troops at the Battle of New Ross...conveyed to Wexford and most cruelly executed at or near the old bridge'.