Aughnahoy Church and Cemetery
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Aughnahoy Church and Cemetery by Kenneth Allen as part of the Geograph project.
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Aughnahoy Church and Cemetery
Image: © Kenneth Allen Taken: 14 Nov 2011
One notable fact here as in most graveyards is the headstones face eastwards in anticipation of the resurrection and, as is the custom, the grave of the clergyman faces in the opposite direction (westward) to watch over his congregation.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.865032
Longitude
-6.466217