Survey Data
Reg No
15704519
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Historical, Social
Original Use
Graveyard/cemetery
In Use As
Graveyard/cemetery
Date
1754 - 1859
Coordinates
279698, 109873
Date Recorded
05/09/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Graveyard with collection of lichen-spotted markers, ob. 1754-1859. Set in landscaped grounds with roughcast piers to perimeter having rendered pyramidal capping supporting flat iron gate.
Appraisal
A graveyard representing an important component of the ecclesiastical heritage of south County Wexford [SMR WX045-029002-]. NOTE: Allegedly the burial place of John Colclough (1767-1807) who 'fell in a duel fought with William Congreve Alcock [c.1771-1812] of Wilton Castle at Ardcandrisk on May 30th 1807' (Brewer 1825, 368-9).