School: Kilmessan (B.) (roll number 4210)

Location:
Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brian S. Pléimeann
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    rerected on its present site. All local catholics raised their hats passing. I am not sure if this is in respect to the cross or to the old Dunsany Abbey and churchyard.
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  2. In the townland of Bellinter there is a wood. It is called the croppy's wood. In this wood there are croppys buried. On the top of the grave there is a stone. It is a bout two feet in length and two feet wide. On the stone is written "This is where the croppys of 98 lie". It was erected by Mr. J. Preston. The stone is there about fifty years. It is made of marble. Every year Mr. Briscoe sends someone to clean and shine the stone. These croppys were
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Martin Keary
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinter, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mrs Keary
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballinter, Co. Meath