Pike of Rush Hall

Laois,

Ireland

Coordinates: 52.956000, -7.556000

Summary

Graveyard Code:

LA-PRHL

Townland:

Knockbrack

County:

Laois

Description

In the rural village of Pike of Rush Hall.
Located in undulating countryside sloping upwards to the church in the north-east.
The site contains a Catholic church, c. 1830, renovated, c. 1975. Marked on the 1841 OS map as 'R.C. Chapel' and 'Grave Yard'.
Most of the headstones are upright, some are leaning. Headstones from between 19th and 21st centuries. There are some bumps, probably indicating earlier burials.
Boundary stone wall in poor condition, but intact, c. 1m high. Gravel path leading up to the church. Access from roadside gate and from adjacent school yard.

Additional details

Extra code:

L198

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage code:

Reg. No. 12802202

Diocese (RC):

Ossory

Register of Burials available:

No

Location of Published Local References:

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH), Dun Sceine, Dublin 4
http://www.buildingsofireland.ie

Location of Inscriptions:

http://www.genealogylaois.com

Titles of Published Local References:

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH), Co. Laois (1997)

Data source:

Graveyards of Laois surveyed in 2011 by Barker Archaeological Services on behalf of Laois County Council with the support of the Heritage Council, see http://www.laois.ie/heritage for information

Project:

Laois Graveyards Survey

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