Survey Data
Reg No
13008009
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Historical, Social
Original Use
Graveyard/cemetery
In Use As
Graveyard/cemetery
Date
1880 - 1920
Coordinates
213521, 275284
Date Recorded
01/09/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Graveyard on rectangular-plan, originally laid out c. 1900, containing a collection of cut stone gravestones, including Celtic cross style memorials and recumbent gravestones, marking the burial sites of clergy associated with St. Mel’s Cathedral (13002327) and St. Mel’s College (13003002). Iron lamp stand to site. Snecked stone boundary wall to road-frontage (east) and modern boundary wall to the west. Situated within the grounds of St. Mel’s Cathedral, to the east of the cathedral, and to the southeast of Longford Town centre.
Appraisal
This small-scale graveyard contributes significantly to the setting of St. Mel’s Cathedral (13002327). The well-craved grave markers, including a number of elaborate Celtic cross examples, are indicative of high quality craftsmanship. It is significant as the burial place of historical figures associated with St. Mel’s Cathedral (13002327) and St. Mel’s College (13003002). It forms part of an interesting and extensive collection of sites associated with the Roman Catholic Church to the east and southeast of Longford Town centre. The simple but appealing stone boundary wall and the iron lamp stand complete the setting.