Hi all,
I've personally visited graveyards in Tyrone and Armagh and too many of
the inscriptions are illegible. The ravages of weather and lichen have
wrecked their all on them. The older sandstone headstones seem unable to
last longer than mid 19thC.
But all is not lost. Oblique lighting can enhance the engravings. Either
get the sun to do that for you (if you arrive at the right time of day,
or are super patient) or bring your own floodlight. My son uses that
technique to photo-record Australian aboriginal rock art with some
stunning successes. It's surprising just how legible some inscriptions
can become under the right light direction. A powerful flash-light
works, but only over a small area, so multiple photos are required, and
you'll need a helper to hold the light.
Gordon
On 30/05/2023 5:05 am, Katherine Quigley via CoTyroneList wrote:
Is anyone aware of the best way to check the gravestones in a graveyard if I
can’t go in person? I know the records for the Drumquin Presbyterian church
only go back to 1845, but does the graveyard go back further? How can I check?
Thanks,
Katherine Quigley
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