Vandalised Crypt, Grave robbers?
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Intro music courtesy of Jory Nash www.jorynash.com
The main feature is the Cantwell Fada, an effigy of a knight from the 1320s/30s; this would have been intended to lie horizontally as a cover to his tomb, but is now set vertically and protected by a transparent cover. When the church was used as a school, misbehaving children were made to kiss the effigy. Later, it had been covered by soil to protect it until 1840, when James Graves uncovered and cleaned it.
Four casts were made; one of them is on display in the National Museum in Dublin
Kilfane Church is a long rectangle with sedilia, altar, book rest and piscina. The sedilia are believed to come from an older church and still have some medieval paint. Three original doorways in the north and south walls are headed by ogee stones.
The castellated tower house at the east end may have housed the presbytery/sacristy and provided residents in the upper storeys.
When the new Church of Ireland building was built across the road, the old church found new use as a church.
The Cantwells were Lords of Kilfane and adjoining areas from shortly after the arrival of the Normans to the confiscations following the Confederation. With legs crossed (possibly signifying that he had been on the Crusades), wearing a fine suit of chain mail, spurs and accompanied by sword and shield bearing the arms of the Cantwell family, it is believed that the figure represents Thomas de Cantwell who died in 1320.
#crypt #graverobbers #history #knight #crusader
Thank you Sue for another great adventure as you said disgraceful that people would do that to a grave. 🇺🇸👮🏻♂️
Thanks Mike, yes it's horrible, something I'll never understand 😢
Beautiful , absolutely stunning place . You go from strength to strength bringing great informative videos . I laughed when I saw the stairs 😂 . What makes folk disrespect things so much that they would break into a crypt and do damage , that's awful . Thank you so much , you and Irish eyes are amazing x
Thanks Caron, yes it's just terrible but I find it all so interesting too
@@SerenitySueGraveyards I must admit finding coffins and their remains grabs my attention . Thank you for all you do x
Me too Caron
I love medieval churches. This one is beautiful and beautifully kept grounds. Loved this video 🙏🏼❤️
Thanks Suz x sure is an interesting place
What a magnificent church!!! I wish it had a roof to save it from the weather. Sounds like the Power's family were a brave and honorable bunch. Their monuments were beautiful. Thanks my friends for taking us along!!!
The Powers memorial is probably the nicest I've found
Beautiful Medieval Church..It was really interesting that the priest or vicar lives on there too.,more often or not they had a small house nearby.The Knight was in great condition !I am pleased they covered him!it will protect him.Usually the Knights are buried in a tomb within the church,and his statue is laid on a pillow on the top of it.He looks like he’s free standing though.Still looks nerdy forboding and impressive,even though he’s very old.Fabulouse walk around Sue..Love n Light to you both 🥰
Thanks Christine x x
You both only get better as you present more,👏👏👏.As for the crypt ,the coffins probably had a helping hand during vandalism,how would the people involved feel if it was their loved ones being tossed around and valuables if any stolen.Again great effort sue,good to see the ground being kept neat .Well have a good sleep both of you,👋👋👋🙏from ballarat in Oz,🇦🇺
Thanks Peter, who ever interfered with those coffins got no luck
Obviously got no shame as well,keep up the good work ,tea time here,👏👏👏🙏🇦🇺
Either way they will be judged for what they did, enjoy your tea Peter it's 9.30 am here in Ireland
Beautiful church ruins, and the knight effigy was really amazing!
Thanks Julie, it's so full of history
Beautiful spot and the ruins were incredible! Thanks Sue for showing us!
Thanks Betty ❤️
It's nice when you have pictures to show and info! Lovely graveyard and church.
Thanks Sally, so much information here
What wonderful history and stunning place👍💕🙏
Thanks Roxanne xx
Oh, my God, it's so sad...human remains..forgotten people. But the church is beautiful and awesome. Thanks, Sue. That was amazing...as always. 💖Hug from Hungary!😍
Hi Anita yes very sad but we remember them ❤️
Thank you very much for your work. Bangor, Pennsylvania
You are so welcome 🙏
Wow that place is amazing so many little rooms, nooks AND STAIRS... Oh there's a graveyard too.
It's a fantastic place
I was trying to watch it and work at the same time. Then someone came over, so I will rewatch it.
Thanks Floss x
Amazing video. Beautiful grounds, church /school, graveyard and fascinating history. I can't imagine going up and down those stairs everyday. Thank you Sue for sharing this with us. Take care and God Bless ❤
Thanks NANA D, my legs would be on bits, I'd have to sleep downstairs 😴
@@SerenitySueGraveyards me too lol
Hello Sue lovely video some beautiful gravestones thanks for posting .
Thanks Shaun, I appreciate it x
Another wonderful video Sue. It is too bad that people have to desecrate burial places, they may have gotten away with then, but will have to face the ultimate judgement later. The countryside is very beautiful as well A lot of similarities to Central Wisconsin where I currently live. I saw that there were quite a few Williams buried there. My mothers, mothers family are
Williams but they haled from across the way in Wales. Thank you Sue and Irish eyes for your videos and the time you take to being them to us. God Bless You Both, Sincerely David, Chief Nut of Lootsnuthouse LOL
Thanks David, yes lots of Williams there, thanks again x
When we hear the music Sue is here!! Love your sunglasses 😎😎 Nice place again 😀.
Are you making some new stairs 🤣🤣.It sounded like you were!! Please 🙏 be careful with the stairs when you are by your self ☺️💞💞 Thank you.
Think that was my knees 😅
Watching from Newcastle Australia 😀
Hi Mark, thanks a million, it's great to read where people are from
I absolutely luved this place...it was sad to see the coffins knocked down ...I'm in North Carolina usa...thank you for all you do for I can't go to these places let alone Ireland...just a dream...thank you
I'm delighted to be able to bring Ireland to you x
Thank you Sue for another amazing video. Beautiful church and graveyard and the Knight effigy was fantastic. Sad to see the desecration of the graves.
Please take care and stay safe in your travels🌼🌺
Thanks Shela, it was so full of history here
thank you for taking me along once again to your beautiful green countryside. what a fascinating place that is, i would love to have seen it when it was first built. i seem to recall reading that if the legs are crossed on a knights effigy that it means he was in the Crusades.
if i recall correctly, in Holy Land family tombs, carved in the soft limestone or sandstone are large half moon niches in the walls are where a body was laid out for i think a year to dessicate, and the dry bones were then gathered up and placed in a carved stone box called an ossuary, only as long as a femur, the longest bone. the ossuary is then placed in a niche in the soft stone wall of the family tomb. Progress and urban sprawl disturbs tombs regularly, and the bones are taken off and blessed and buried in an unpublished place by a Rabbi, and the ossuary is then archived.
that is a dry desert method, i wouldn't think dessication would be why there are half moon niches built into the walls of that place you showed us. perhaps for lying in state or other ceremony? if only those walls could talk.
Yes Hunter actually now you say it, I have heard that before that if the legs are crossed it means he's a crusader..wow I completely forgot that, thanks for all the information too,ove reading comments like this x
That was interesting and to honor those who could not come home .I love the headstones such craftsmanship is rare these days .the knight was magnificent. Beautiful day our weather here is cold and raining even some snow last week .I live in sweethome oregon .thank you for your videos
Hi and thank you for your lovely comment, hope the weather picks up for you soon x
Beautiful cemetery very well kept, remarkable memorials. Love the history. Really enjoy all you bring to us.
Thank you very much ❤️
Did you notice that as soon as you go to leave, the trimming stopped?
Was glad to see Irish Eyes was with you. When you climbed the stairs up the tower, I thought he were alone. I was saying, "Sue, don't do it!" That would be so dangerous if something happened and you were by yourself. Very relieved when I saw IE!
Thanks Ben, several times I moved away and that strimmers started again near me..I'm not sure he noticed me but it was so noisey
This was very interesting 🤔. Thanks so much Sue💕. (Irish Eyes try to keep up please.😂😂)
Liz leave him alone his old now 🤣
😅😅
Lol liz
@@mariegreen6163 😂yes he is😂
Lol
Fantastic! Thank you so much! The Knight under glass was a little creepy…but really cool too!! Thank you! ❤️
Yes I'm sure the children were afraid of that then to have to kiss his feet too. No thanks!
A lovely old church and graveyard! Thanks for the lovely tour. I feel like I've been there after watching this.
Thank you Stephen x
Beautiful old place Loved this
Thanks Maureen ❤️
Another wonderful video, thank you so very much. Sheila B. State of Georgia. USA.
Thanks Steve, welcome here
Beautiful walk to a beautiful relic of a church and graveyard, so peaceful. I wonder if the 2 gents were interred in the tomb which was vandalized... Sad that humans have to resort to desecration of remains of their countrymen...
Always enjoy seeing the monuments 💖
Thanks Sandra, what a horrible thing to do to anyone's grave
loved the old church it was so fascinating , great video Sue x
Thanks a million x
Just imagine what it looked like new amazing building❤
Will try and join, looks a super interesting visit Sue :)
Thanks x
Sue want an amazing place you have shared .I absolutely love this place. You show us the best of places. Awesome work you do .God bless. ❤.
Thanks Donna ❤️
I adore going to old churches and graveyards for the history and this video is fascinating. Well done.
Thanks Tony, I do too, you never know what you're going to find and that's priceless
It is beautiful medieval Church. So very sorry that the cemetery grounds have been vandalized.
Thanks Karen, that's so sad to see alright
Beautiful and very interesting. Thanks for taking us along while you explore. I love your videos. I’m watching from Tennessee in the USA
Hey Angie, thanks for watching and your comment too
Hi Sue, I'm catching up with you and Irish Eyes' videos today, I've been busy with my sick daughter who has covid and she's better thanks to the prayers of friends and relatives.(and medicine)
Love the video, I know that you have a lot of respect and bring forward content for educational purposes so no offense ever by me! I appreciate what you are doing, keep it up!
Hey Rebecca, I'm so glad your daughter is on the mend, I've been suffering myself with the long after effects from the virus x x
@@SerenitySueGraveyards I'm so sorry Sue that you're still dealing with long covid, there are so many things you want to be doing instead of dealing with those symptoms, I'm sure of!
Yes Rebecca, it's a pain but I'll be fine, thank you 😊 😘
Another great video Sue .Beautiful old church and the gravestones were amazing .Nice to see cemetery being tended to .Thanks for taking us along .Take care 🙏
Thanks Linda, appreciate it ❤️
Fantastic Sue information you find is just amazing brilliant ♥️
Thanks Marie, I was at the Dr's the very next day lol my breathing still not great but its fab to be able to get out for those walks
great find Sue xxx
Thanks Tom, the Power memorial was pretty special
@@SerenitySueGraveyards very xxx
It's one of those places you visit to see a few headstones and a knight and find so much more, now that's history I love
Fab tour as always really enjoyed it 😊
Thanks Helen ❤️
I love this video. Very old. Beautiful. Thank you Sue
So very welcome Vivian, it's such a beautiful place
so serene, beautiful place to rest !
Thanks, the way I roll
Thanks Sue. Very interesting. I enjoyed the tour of the inside of the church. Rod in Pennsylvania
Hey Rod, thanks for being here, appreciate it 🙏
Another amazing video how beautiful is this cemetery ❤️
Thanks Lisa x x
What a wonderful old place !!
It sure is ❤️
Hello Sue wishing u and your family well💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Same to you!
Sue,beautiful cemetery ❤
Thanks
That knight is stunning - he is in amazing condition! I’m currently reading a novel that takes place in the 1300’s - it was not a fun time period to live in 🫤
Thanks Cathy, it's brilliant that they have covered him to protect him
Beautiful dove and ivy on gravestone
I loved that one too
I find it sometimes easier to go down backwards. I have trouble with my ankles and always feel unsure about stairs. You may find it easier 🤷♀️ Thank you for your videos I truly appreciate your work. God bless ❤❤❤❤
Good idea 💡 thanks
You know that priest residence, all I could think of is how lonely. One tiny, cold, dark room. Amazing Knight ! Too cool 😎 what a great place ! (as annoying as the lawn mower man could be, Thank you, sir you’re still doing a good thing). Around that edge, omg green after green what a gorgeous view. I love that Florence Cranston 3D flora and ivy. Sorry blabbed on enough lol. Thanks wonderful place !
Yes Linda very annoying but yes he's doing a good job, wish he'd picked a different day lol, it's a fantastic place ❤️
@@SerenitySueGraveyards lol right
Wow Sue, I could go up the stairs but I don't think I could get down
Going down is always harder
Great video wonderful history thank yoiu
You are so very welcome
Hi Sue! Love the content. Watching here in the great state of Tennessee, bethpage community USA. keep up the great videos.
Thanks so much ❤️
Oh wow,beautiful ❤
Crikey Sue, this was awesome! I noticed a chain on the right side of the crypt, tells me the mess inside was caused by vandals. Rotten sods. Loved the effigy of the Norman Knight. It is believed to be of Thomas de Cantwell who had it carved in 1319 when he was "worn out with age", but died later as you mentioned. Anyway, thank you and be safe. Deb of Oz.
Thanks Deb, it's a fantastic place can you imagine life back then
@@SerenitySueGraveyards I can Sue, history and genealogy are my things, lol. Definitely wouldn't want to live it though.
Nor me, those stairs every day would kill me, we like our comforts ❤️
@@SerenitySueGraveyards Aye, I do like a flushing toilet, lol. But If we had been born in those days, we wouldn't have known anything different.
Lol me too 😅
Looks good sue
Thanks Moe x
Great video, beautiful place to be laid to rest. I live in Dorset UK so very similar landscape. Stay safe
Hi Tangie, welcome, I really want to get over there some day, beautiful country side x
its a crying shame that people feel the need to vandalise things like that....i live in Portsmouth England and a remember a little while ago there was a spate of vandalisms of children's graves.........truely shocking.......in another breath, great video in a great location🙌
No way, why do people do it, just crazy behaviour no respect, thanks a million
I'm watching this a year later
for the 1st time
This is Pat 😎
Just a comment Sue 😘
I love your presentation, you have a calm voice, during the video you're so confident despite the background noises, and just live with the interruptions. You have become an incredible broadcaster. That very " we're seeing this together" feeling,
is precious stuff. Whatever obstacles you come against,
"we" come against ?? Dunno if I'm explaining that right ? But it just shows your confidence in your audience support. It's a joint endeavour ?? anyway 👏
(that'll be 20 quid !! 😜🤣🤣)
Thanks Pat, what a lovely comment to read, appreciate it 😊
Very wonderful video❤😊❤😊
Watching you go up the stairs reminds me of when I climbed sir Walter Scots monument, I got up half way I was on my hands and knees crying my legs were like jelly, I could not move, I said to my grandson dear lord I can't move, then an American woman said to me yes you can and you will go to the top 😂 so I had to out of shame but never again 😂
Haha you're like me, I want to do it but then regret it'll, I need Irish to help me over little banks, I don't know who I think I am lol nervous Nelly me
Hey, really enjoy your channel. Love your accent. I’m from Shelbyville, Tennessee US you ask where I’m from. You take care. 😁🐶
Awesome! Thank you!
Very interesting Sue loved it and would love to visit one day
Go for it!
Serenety sue heights hell no way I seen some sights that would give people nightmares I had to dress my dead family members. So I’m pretty tough. But my grave digger friend had it bad his co worker was digging a grave he dug too deep the digger bucket caught a skull from 1800 he lifted it and a complete human skeleton came up on end of bucket swinging off it but weird thing was only clothing it had was pairs of boots on skeletons feet Great content. You should take a shillelagh I carve them and carry one as a walking aid can be pressed into a defence tool Francis mc caffrey crafts on UA-cam sells them highly recommend 🇬🇧👍🐾🦊🇮🇹
That was absolutely beautiful and so sorry I was on a work call.
Thanks Susan, ❤️
Love your podcast ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful countryside! The church ⛪️ ruins are in good condition, considering their age. The headstones 🪦 looked to be in good condition, considering all that lichen. I am glad someone is trying to maintain the grounds. What happened to the Powers crypt was beyond disgusting!
It probably happened centuries ago ( do you know how old this crypt is? ) It is unfortunate, that the crypt was not properly secured at the beginning. Do you know what happened to the knight's tomb? Thank you very much Sue and GV, for another great video 📹. Have a great day.
1800s I'd say Michael, yes he was cutting the grass with a very noisey strimmers, I felt everywhere I went he as following LOL, it says online, it was vandalised, so I suppose grave robbers
@Serenity Sue Thank you very much for the information Sue, and for getting back to me. Take care.
Very brave Sue to try those stairs
Thanks
Very impressive throughout 👍 I reckon the strimmer person should kiss the Knights feet 🤣 I know they're doing their job but sometimes it can be off putting. But at least we all know they're looking after the grounds 👍 And yes we can hear you clearly Sue 📢🤣 I'm from Rugby England 🏉 I've yet to start filming churchyards and cemeteries to show on UA-cam. Probably June time I'll keep you posted Sue. As I do have a favourite spot to film 🦢🦆🐴🌻🌳⛪
Oh I'd love to see that Grey, I'd definitely subscribe, lol get him to kiss his feet is right, he was obviously doing a great job but I was annoyed lol
@@SerenitySueGraveyards Irish Eyes should of talked to him whilst you were filming. That way the strimmer wouldn't be on 🤣 See you on your next video. I'll be in the pub dinner time soak up the sunny weather whilst it lasts 🌞👍
Haha that would have been a good idea, enjoy the weather
Amazing.
Thank you ❤️
Wow wonderful but sad that people vandalized those graves from DFW area Texas USA
It's a awful thing for anyone to do that, really horrible humans
Very well looked after, sometimes these people cut the grass out of love and respect
They do, which is always lovely, just wished it wasn't the day I was there lol
aw so very nice 👍🏼
Thank you ❤️
So beautiful 🥰 Amazing Site, Sad about the upended coffins 🕊️🙏🌹
You ought to check out Side Step Adventures they find Lost Cemeteries and Slave Cemeteries with field stones. Very interesting 🥰🌹🙏🕊️
Oh I've seen those guys, yes it's a great little spot ❤️
I've left a couple comments but never really intro myself. I'm from the Richey's (not sure if I'm spelling it correctly) that imigrated to the U.S. West Coast during the potato famine. I'm afraid I don't really know much about my mother's side of the family. She just never really did tell us about them other than her brother and sisters. The U.S. is so divided now days I don't think they'd even talk to me. I live in Pass Christian, Mississippi. My fathers side of the family was from Mississippi and Missouri but can be traced to White's Inn in England. I've always had a facination with Ireland but I've never been there. Perhaps in another life 🙂
Hi Thomas, lovely to meet you and to get your history from you ❤️
i know that place well it's years since i was there must come and have a look at it shortly
Do John I went twice it's huge!
Anyone know who the knight is? Or where that came from. Stairs looked ok going up coming down almost gave me a heart attack. Great video.
It's Cantwell fada, info below and hea from the 1320s
Is this near Thomastown Castle? I heard that there is a wine cellar or something of that sort in the ruins. I have often wanted to see it but never have had a chance to go.
I actually don't know but is that area or near enough, that's sounds deadly
@@SerenitySueGraveyards Thomastown Castle is is in a pretty poor state but the cellars that are apparently accessible are in the 19th century section and are in fairly decent condition. The 17th century sections are mostly piles of rubble sadly. I trust that you will use utmost discretion should you visit.
Oh yes Colby, if its not allowed to visit I won't but if I can I might not even video, its a pity its only rubble now
What a remarkable beautiful church. I bet it was hard living there and staying warm even with the fireplaces and having to carry wood up those stairs. No thank you i am spoiled by modern times. It is so nice the cemetary so kept up and the video was great i really enjoyed the walk.❤😊❤😊
Thank you ❤️
Oh no...not more stairs LOL
Oh yes lol
A beautiful place with some nice stories and graves, i think they closed the gate firmly after the robbers were gone it does not look that the shelving gave way.,
Nope, shelving was intact, how horrible to go in there
I'd probably never make it up the stairs being a large person lol
I'm not small myself, lol
Sorry I’m late 😩 watching
Thanks Linda, we missed you x
@@SerenitySueGraveyards love ya guys 💖
Get better soon sue liked the video
Thanks Shelby
Hello all! ❤
Hi Denise
😊👍🙏 Hans
Thanks Hans ❤️
The thick walls
Hey Nancy they sure are x x
Oh no !! I stopped cause I was talking too much but of course I had to come back. 😂. The open crypt, so sad if that was vandalism although I don’t know how they got in ? But wow 😮 I almost wanted to put the skull back with the rest
Yes it's strange, it said online it was locked up after it was disturbed so I presume vandalised, how sad
@@SerenitySueGraveyards oh wow how sad. You know looking at the remains or a peek maybe even walking up is one thing but I don’t think I could touch someone’s remains let lone like be digging in there and such. Not just horribly disrespectful but pretty creepy to be hands on geesh
Liked on the way in👍👍👍👍
Thank you x
America. I'm of Irish decent (Cary & O'Neal) and Scot (Girvan)
Brilliant
I was jokingly thinking about you tell the guy you are filming a video and turn the thing off lol
He was loud but I suppose at least the grounds are cared for
@@SerenitySueGraveyards right i agree with taking care of it and it looks beautiful ❤
It's stunning for sure
better yet, tell the groundskeeper shhhh 😂
@@johnnyprice7120 lol
Well thank God those impressive ruins are stabilized so they don't deteriorate further.
Why are those lead coffins off the racks? Some disrepectful SOB's pulled them off, probably trying to break them open and rob what was in them. Disgraceful.
Supposedly there's an old saying that if you vandalize a gravesite your own soul will be anchored there until the end of the world as punishment. I wouldn't want to find out if it's true!
Yes Wayne I did see online they were vandalised how sick can someone be, I hope that saying is true because that's exactly what they deserve
I like when you do the videos of the grave yards Sue
I am worried about you every time I see you going upstairs and downstairs when they look so steep and dangerous just be careful Sue
Thanks Agnes, I don't like going up, I get scared but I'm too curious not to
@@SerenitySueGraveyards I just don't want you getting hurt as long as you are ok I am curious to see what's up there to
I have a bad back and knees, so I'm a little slower now x x
@@SerenitySueGraveyards Sure just take easy when you have a bad back and knees I have a disability I have to use a walker when I go out Sue
But you having a bad back back and knees I know how much that Will be hurting you take care Sue xx
I would of loved to go to that school, I'd rather kiss the knights feet than stand in the corner
Me too Hazel lol
So Nice too se. I
Thanks Eva
Why would they rob graves Disrespectful