Burial Ground Collection (page 5)

Engraving of Chichester Cathedral, 19th Century
Chichester Cathedral from south-west by Whimper Prints and Drawings Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: PD 388

Arthurs Stone, Swansea, Wales, seen here in the 19th century. Legend tells that ancient British King Arthur threw a large stone from Llanelli which landed on this spot

Magic lantern slide circa 1900, Victorian social history. The Catacomb(s) of Callixtus (also known as the Cemetery of Callixtus) is one of the Catacombs of Rome on the Appian Way

Sunrise at Poulnabrone dolmen stone in the Burren, County Clare, Ireland
The dolmen portal tomb of Poulnabrone with the golden sun rising in a grey, cloudy sky on the Burren; County Clare, Ireland

Megalithic portal tomb of Poulnabrone at dawn, County Clare, Ireland
The megalithic portal tomb of Poulnabrone reflecting the cool, blue light of dawn; County Clare, Ireland

Glendalough, the site of an early Christian monastic settlement, Derrybawn, County Wicklow, Ireland
Aerial of the Round Tower looking through the window to the sun rising over the hills at Glendalough (or The valley of the Two Lakes)

Church and cemetery at the Benedictine Abbey on Iona, Scotland
A small church sits in the cemetery of the Benedictine Abbey on Isle of Iona, Scotland; Iona, Scotland

St. Multose Church, Kinsale, Co Cork, Ireland

St Selskars Abbey, Co Wexford, Ireland

St. Marys Cathedral, County Limerick, Ireland
St. Marys Cathedral; Kings Island, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

Monasterboice, Co Louth, Ireland; Round Tower On A Mediaeval Christian Settlement

Four Knocks, County Meath, Ireland

Stradbally, Co Laois, Ireland; Church Amid Fields

Quin Abbey, Quin, Co Clare, Ireland; Franciscan Abbey Founded In 1433

Graveyard, Clonmacnoise, County Offaly, Ireland

Church With Cemetery, Lake District, Cumbria, England

Monasterboice, Co Louth, Ireland, Monastic Ruins

Monasterboice, Co Louth, Ireland, High Crosses

The Death Spot Of St. Cuthbert On Holy Island, England

St Marys Cathedral, Co Limerick, Ireland

St Canices Cathedral &, Round Tower, Kilkenny City, Co Killenny, Ireland

Errigal Keerouge Cross, St Kierans Church, Co Tyrone, Ireland

Ballindoon Abbey, Lough Arrow, Co Sligo, Ireland

Round Tower Near Gort, Co Galway, Ireland

County Cork, Ireland, Wedge Tomb

Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly, Ireland; High Cross And Monastery Established In 545 Ad

Co Offaly, Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly, Ireland, West Cross, Cross Of The Scriptures

Ardmore Round Tower, Ardmore, Co Waterford, Ireland; 12Th Century Round Tower

Celtic High Cross At Drumcliff, Drumcliff, Co Sligo, Ireland

Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly, Ireland; Monastery Established In 545 Ad

The Protestant Church, Delgany, Co Wicklow, Ireland

North High Cross, Castledermot, County Kildare, Ireland

Devenish Island, Co Fermanagh, Ireland; High Cross And 12Th Century Round Tower In The Distance

Ardmore Round Tower, Ardmore, Co Waterford, Ireland

Clonfert Cathedral, Clonfert, Co Galway, Ireland

Loughinisland, Co. Down, Ireland

Burrishoole Friary, Co Mayo, Ireland

Clonmacnoise Monastery, Co Offaly, Ireland, Cross Of The Scriptures High Cross

Abbeyknockmoy, Cistercian Abbey Of Knockmoy, Co. Galway, Ireland

Devenish Monastic Site, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland

Devenish Monastic Site, Co. Fermanagh

Round Tower And High Cross, Monasterboice, Co Louth, Ireland

Beautifully carved stelae represent the headstones of an 11th to 13th century burial ground at Tiya. They date back to the time of King Lalibela who was responsible for the construction of many

Aliscamps, W. Arles, from Picturesque Selections, 1860. Creator: James Duffield Harding
Aliscamps, W. Arles, from Picturesque Selections, 1860

Main building of the funerary complex Humayuns tomb, the first garden tomb in the Indian Subcontinent, Delhi, India, Asia

Swedesboro, New Jersey, in the early 1800s
Main street of Swedesboro, New Jersey, about 1840. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sun-wheel cross marking an Irish grave
Sun-wheel cross in a cemetery at Monasterboice, Ireland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Mysteries of Burial Grounds" Borgund Stave Church, Norway: Step into the ancient world as you wander among the weathered tombstones and moss-covered graves surrounding this medieval church. Cobblestone walkway at Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France: Follow in the footsteps of literary giants and cultural icons as you traverse this enchanting burial ground adorned with ornate mausoleums and hauntingly beautiful sculptures. Christian ruins from 10th to 12th centuries: Unearth the remnants of a forgotten era amidst these crumbling walls and worn gravestones, where echoes of prayers still linger in the air. St. Enodoc, 14th-century church near Trebetherick, where poet Sir John Betjeman is buried: Pay homage to one of England's beloved poets as you explore this picturesque churchyard overlooking rolling hills and serene coastal vistas. Courthouse, Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, Europe: Discover a hidden gem within an unexpected setting – a tranquil burial ground nestled beside a historic courthouse that whispers tales of justice served long ago. Memorial to General George Custer at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument: Stand in solemn remembrance at this hallowed site where fallen warriors rest eternally beneath vast skies that witnessed their valiant struggle for land and honor. Sketches of St Kilda, Western Hebrides (engraving): Immerse yourself in history through intricate engravings depicting ancient burial grounds on remote Scottish islands – silent testaments to lives lived amidst rugged landscapes and unforgiving seas. The Commonwealth war cemetery at El Alamein, Egypt: Honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II as you wander among row upon row of meticulously maintained white headstones standing proudly against an azure sky.