Survey Data
Reg No
15702720
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Historical, Social
Original Use
Graveyard/cemetery
In Use As
Graveyard/cemetery
Date
1757 - 1857
Coordinates
309224, 136758
Date Recorded
08/01/2008
Date Updated
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Description
Graveyard with collection of lichen-spotted cut-limestone markers, ob. 1757-1857. Set in unkempt grounds with creeper- or ivy-covered piers to perimeter having overgrown capping supporting wrought iron double gates.
Appraisal
A graveyard representing an important component of the ecclesiastical heritage of County Wexford [SMR WX027-012002-] 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, 2): meanwhile, an overgrown plot contains the remains of Reverend Michael Murphy (1750-98), 'one of Wexford's Illustrious Patriot Priests who was killed on June 9th 1798 leading the Insurgents at the Battle of Arklow' (cf. 15702721).