Kenure

Kenure Cemetery

Kenure Cemetery is located on the east side of the R128. There are no upstanding archaeological features on the site.

Historical Context

The church which we see today was built in 1866 and was designed by James Edward Rogers. It is located in what has been described as a very overcrowded churchyard.

Archaeological and Architectural Features

Mid 19th century church designed by John Edward Rogers. It has a four-bay nave and is constructed of snecked limestone with ashlar sandstone string courses to window head and sill level. It has a single span pitched natural slate roof. There is a rose window to the west wall and a porch to the south. There is a single bellcote to the west gable.

General Description

Sub-rectangular graveyard with curved boundary to southeast. It is bounded to the west by an ashlar limestone plinth wall with cast-iron railings with ashlar pillars and cast-iron gate to the south end. The north, south and east sides are bounded by mature trees. There is a low concrete plinth wall separating the area containing graves from the rest of the churchyard.

A very small area at the east end of the churchyard is given over to burial. The are late 19th and 20th in date with some 21st century grave markers. The oldest examples are located nearest the church. The majority of the makers are headstones with individual free-standing crosses and one pedestal marker with an urn. There is an unusual rough-hewn granite marker.