Curiosity at Its Peak - YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT I FOUND

[@Spartacus45]

I looked into Private Oliver Havens G/26056 who's grave you found. He was 39 when he died from wounds after The Battle Of Mons/Belgium. He was attached to 3rd Battalion The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). He was born in Waterford, but lived with his wife, Annie Havens, 9 Manson Place, Queens Gate, London. (House still there). His parents bought him home for burial at Temple Michael Church Of Ireland Church Yard. (Only military grave there). Great video, thank you!! 👍

[@GraveVisitations]

Thank you so much for the information 👍

[@j.whiteoak6408]

Yes, thank you!! That really puts a human story to the headstone .. it just colours everything so differently ❤ Information is a wonderful thing!! Have a great day🌞

[@Spartacus45]

@@j.whiteoak6408 Not a problem!! I collect WW1 Death Plaques so I'm always looking up the lives of WW1 Commonwealth soldiers. Nice to put life back into a name, isn't it? Take care!! 🙂

[@j.whiteoak6408]

@@Spartacus45 That would be very interesting - in a sad but very satisfying way for you? I hope that you tell the soldiers' stories!! Do you publish them? Or read them on a podcast? That would be amazing to hear... My own family has a long history of soldiers, many who did not return, and I've been piecing together their known movements after their landings in various theatres of war, and poring over maps to learn the known movements of their regiments etc... I guess you could say I'm trying to find out their individual stories too : ) I managed to track my Grandfather's war grave down to 1 of 43 Unknown Soldier's graves due to the existence of POW camp records of exactly where he'd been when he died - just 2 weeks before VE Day😢. His was a long story of the greatest POW travesties & suffering .on an unprecedentedly barbaric scale 😒💔 I've also managed to track my father's movements throughout WWII, again thanks to the records available. I can make out much of his story - I'm able to get a picture of everything he refused to ever talk his family about.. and I totally understand why he never did.. It was horrific for him & his brothers. Their stories should all be told, one by one! I'm glad you're on the case ❤️

[@FernandoPartridge]

The Buffs: Third of Foot.

[@FeralSheryl1818]

The Buffs Case Contents With origins dating back to 1572, The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) was one of the oldest regiments in the British army. Originally known as the 3rd Regiment of Foot, it was renamed after the creamy colour of the soldiers’ buff uniform coats. Our display is of items loaned by the National Army Museum, London, which cares for the regiment’s collection.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks feral

[@cherylschantz9893]

Thx for the information!

[@Angela-ef5yj]

I live in east Kent which is known as the Isle of Thanet

[@Liz_678]

Very interesting old grave yard. A little spooky looking. I can’t believe how well preserved those coffins were. Great video. Thanks GV💕

[@thomasmixson7064]

It was very dry and well ventilated. Wood caskets can hold up....hope they do

[@sylviaburns2995]

The overgrowth makes the graveyard look that much more MYSTERIOUS!

[@Katseye102]

Can’t believe how good the coffins look! They sealed the area well to keep water from getting in! Even the flowers haven’t decayed much. That family made the crypt/mausoleum well! Think that’s one of the best ones you’ve shown!

[@elirien4264]

I love exploring old church yards. Unfortunately, where I live, there are not many abandoned churches or church yards to check out. Access is restricted. In the part of Virginia, where I used to live, there were old cemeteries everywhere, including on people's private land, dating back to when people buried their family members on the land they owned.

[@GraveVisitations]

Subscribe and walk with me 😉

[@fionagreenwood3231]

Incredible in the mausoleum beautiful coffins xxxxx

[@genosho5574]

That bottle in the mausoleum looks like it's still full of whiskey. At first I thought some cemetery worker disposed of their empty bottle there, but at second glace you can see the distinct level of amber liquid in it. I think someone in there sure loved their whiskey.

[@GraveVisitations]

I'll have to look again thank you

[@vicmclaglen1631]

It does appear something might be in it

[@davidkean5247]

Love joining you in this lovely old church yard thank you for sharing the old coffin,s look in remarkable condition 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@petermetcalfe6722]

The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), formerly the 3rd Regiment of Foot, was a line infantry regiment of the British Army traditionally raised in the English county of Kent and garrisoned at Canterbury. It had a history dating back to 1572 and was one of the oldest regiments in the British Army, being third in order of precedence (ranked as the 3rd Regiment of the line). The regiment provided distinguished service over a period of almost four hundred years accumulating one hundred and sixteen battle honours. In 1881, under the Childers Reforms, it was known as the Buffs (East Kent Regiment) and later, on 3 June 1935, was renamed the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment).

[@FeralSheryl1818]

Looks awesome and really old. Love the old church.

[@GraveVisitations]

Amazing location

[@Marksillerymusic]

Cool old graveyard.. good place for a ghost hunt.. sounded like a phone interfering with your microphone but what was making it do that is the question.. could be just metal's in the soil and rocks and stones etc but it could be something else 😊 great video btw

[@GraveVisitations]

Definitely not from this world 😱

[@sylviaburns2995]

Microphone sounds like the Geiger Counter we have at work!

[@Marksillerymusic]

It does sound like a repeater of some description . But it's not 3G anymore so weird and worth an investigation.

[@annfahy2589]

No id sooner have a wee cottage 😊 x glad to walk along with you& Sue God bless xx

[@zoidmo3388]

Beautiful find there. Amazing the numbers of gravestones still standing/leaning I'd bet there are still many under all the brush. The Smyth Mausoleum was spectacular to see inside & out; a strength united is stronger for the glory of God. Thank you so much for doing these excursions.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks for watching and walking with me

[@geraldsanchez1934]

Hello from Alaska! Ive been enjoying the channel for awhile and cant wait to see where you go next!

[@GraveVisitations]

Thank you

[@zorabryce5493]

What an overcrowded and mostly neglected graveyard! Thank you for your nice commentary. It must be so peaceful there with the sound of the birds and beautiful lake. How nice it would be to row in a boat out on the lake at one with nature. Stay safe and keep well. Zora in Australia.

[@shellybeals2806]

I think this is a very beautiful and peaceful cemetery. It looks and gives the feeling of being covered in a warm and soft blanket of green. The church gives the protection and blessings these souls are looking for. Thank you for taking us there, it is appreciated and wonderful.

[@tomhirons7475]

Why was the East Kent regiment called the Buffs? The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) | National Army Museum The 3rd Regiment received its nickname of 'The Buffs' because it had been issued with buff coats when it first served abroad in the Low Countries. It was later given buff-coloured uniform facings (collar, lapels and cuffs) and waistcoats to distinguish itself from those of other regiments.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks Tom 👍

[@Sheila3444]

In the back of the mausoleum there was a bottle on the left.

[@lisacooper3991]

It's so sad that the cemetery is left to grow up and ole graves not kept up, but gonna just be lost in time, and people forgotten. Beautiful ole church.. hey from South Carolina USA.. thanks for sharing

[@jrogervaughan]

Loved the video folks! Amazing how well preserved the coffins were. Thankfully, no obvious vandalism. 👍😉

[@joelhurley2678]

Cathal, another great video. Thank you so much for sharing that Beautiful cemetery and the grounds.

[@mysticmimaw]

Great video! I really enjoy your walks with Serenity Sue!😊

[@RetroElijah1982]

Despite it being overgrown it's a nice looking Cemetery, beautiful scenery as well. Great video GV and Sue

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks 👍

[@cws-st6mc]

Oh- bye the bye. We (The Mrs. And I) both enjoy your adventures ans let's not forget Serenity Sue.. Good venturing and safe ones my friends.

[@GraveVisitations]

🇮🇪❤️

[@RedheadTales]

Love the video and the lovely groundd of Mr Dyson. The coffins are always a great find. Thank you for the memories.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks Irene hope you are well in the big apple

[@CatCmdr]

Knights Templars, did ye say? Goodness! There seems to be no end to these amazing hidden gems of cemeteries. Gorgeous ruins of old churches….😮 The mausoleum was stunning inside & out. Great one, GV! 👏💙👏💙 (Are you chewing gum?😂)

[@GraveVisitations]

No gum lol

[@CatCmdr]

@@GraveVisitations aha! EVPs!

[@helencheadle5285]

No evp’s this time Cathal, but a lot of heavy breathing from you! Lol….and it DID sound like you were chewing gum at one point too! So I don’t know what was going on. Your usually very fit! So perhaps you had a heavy coat on and those wellington boots were hard work 🤣😂🤣 oh Cathal….you are funny , but your forgiven after showing those stunning coffins to us in that mausoleum…so glad there had not been any break ins and vandalism….I dread that nowadays. It’s a shame the grounds were so overgrown and uncared for. I was going to suggest if you carried a pen knife with you, just cut through the ivy stem low down. Know you don’t like pulling the growth from the stone in case you damage it, but the ivy Suckers will do that a anyway, you see how they work themselves into the mortar or actual stone! So just sever at the lowest point and it will die back itself. I’ve been watching an old boy clearing an over grown church yard near where I live, and He was doing that..said he’s always done it or sprayed the base with round up weed killer…but now aware of the beasties and things that live lower down he’s reverted to his old pruning knife. That was an interesting church but I worried bits might fall when you were looking up to where the bell had hung. That looked very unsound now, so lucky the bell had gone! Would have been awful if that had landed on your head! I do hope your both keeping well? And do wish one of you would reply to my request for a post office box, as I’m desperate to send these books I’ve bought especially for you as a gift! Could you just give me the address of your local post office, and if ok with them I will send there for you…not huge parcel, but it’s sad I can’t give you my special gifts! ☹️😢 Love and light, Helen 🙋‍♀️xx

[@MrsOx-jz9fg]

I missed the knights Templar some how. Do you know bout when he talks bout it ???

[@MiddleAgedBaldGuy]

Another amazing graveyard. I can't believe they just have the coffins on the floor. I would think water could get in. Thanks for the great video!

[@GraveVisitations]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@haroldmclean3755]

Nice work there , Some very Cool old Graves, and what an Awesome peek inside the Mausoleum 👍 I wonder if Mr Dyson takes a dip occasionally in the lake ? lol 😅👍

[@julieito9523]

What a beautiful, lovely area and wonderful graveyard! Thank you! Be well!

[@nadiabrook7871]

What a mysterious, yet interesting place!! At least someone is trying to keep the grass and weeds in control!! Love the castle and church ruins!! Thanks for sharing this historic place with us, GV!! You and Sue are THE BEST!! XXXX ❤💕💖💞👏👍🤗

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks nadia ❤️

[@williamdavis3578]

Amazing walk about.... Love the old church... glad to see you brought your sweet one along ...

[@ilovemydanes]

15:28 evp? Get out? Whisper use headset

[@GraveVisitations]

😱

[@eyleenescudero6275]

Yes, "get out"

[@bethhayes7293]

Very cool, I saw a bottle of whiskey in the mausoleum by the door.

[@marygrummer9189]

Something I would never get to see, or even know it existed, without your wonderful videos. Thanks for educating this old American gal 😊

[@GraveVisitations]

❤️🪦

[@drzewowit]

Lovely places you are showing. Thank you!

[@donnicholas7552]

Interesting location and beautiful lake and mansion.

[@suechurchill2161]

Thank you for your lovely and interesting tour within this Peaceful history in stone

[@jimwilliamson733]

The cedar tree by the church is magnificent, the sunbeams, tall grass and the birds singing made for a romantic adventure

[@johnmorelli3775]

Thanks for another great video. Beautiful day and lovely views stand in stark contrast to some of the tragedy we see in these old graveyards. The daughter, Helena Anna Mary Moore dying at such a young age (25 yrs) having never been married. Very sad. The family probably never imagined that the church would one day be abandoned and therefore the graveyard not maintained when they erected their grand mausoleum. On a positive note, it was nice to see the coffins in very good condition and that no grave robbers had broken into the coffins! May they rest in peace. .

[@ericawilliams6963]

Was that a “death” picture shown with the daughter? Mother was wearing black & both parents looked to be mourning.

[@lorikerr549]

wow! such a lovely old cemetery! another great video! Thanks Grave Visitation for my 1month free membership! I look forward to seeing the members only content! Sending best wishes to you and serenity Sue from Canada 🇨🇦♥️🇮🇪♥️

[@denisehibbs9576]

An interesting video ! Thanks for sharing !

[@virginiamahon2863]

Great video. So many graves.

[@mallardtheduck406]

Hey G.V. and Sue that was a nice cemetery!!! You've had some beautiful days to explore. I have a Dyson vacuum...it really sucks 🤣🤣🤣🦆🦆🦆 needs some repair work. Have a Blessed Day or Night ....God Bless You Both!!! I Appreciate Your videos!!!

[@ShelArmstrong]

It looks very creepy in that grave yard thanks for sharing nice to see that you have bought sue along with you wow they look really good them coffins hope they all are resting in peace take care 👍

[@Dwaine-ir2kt]

Another great video loved the coffins the dyson hoovers are rubbish I got one after 6 minutes the battery from a full charge was flat so I got my money back and I just use my henry now miles better keep up the good work and stay safe 👍

[@kathywebber8621]

Very nice area, very peaceful. Blessings from Alabama USA. Kathy

[@susangreasby8741]

A. Big. Thums up.

[@ShelArmstrong]

Hi GV like what I said before very creepy grave yard but I just love watching them take care were you walk great video though 👍

[@rhysnybo3420]

Yes I have heard some Evps and picked out heavy breathing and static and heard some pops which probably indicates some spirit or ghost like activity kind of going on there

[@weewhorobin8202]

Beautiful home for Mr Dyson and beautiful coffins

[@susangreasby8741]

Nice. To. Hear. From. You. Again. Nice. Video.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks Susan

[@tomsdotter3228]

Awesome location. It's beautiful but a little spooky. Thanks GV!

[@angietunstall2555]

Can't comment, GV. It won't provide me with the comment box. I was going to say, that's NOT static, it's electroplasm!! Lol (ectoplasm) when I can make a comment in the usual way, I'll make a donation 😊

[@GraveVisitations]

Hi Angie got your comment that sounds spooky lol thank you for your continued support ❤️

[@GraveVisitations]

It is a spooky looking place definitely activity here 👀

[@deloradeabel8487]

Fantastic cemetery walk!TY

[@GraveVisitations]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Foxfiles-777]

Always interesting. cheers from Foxfiles-777

[@jamielieberg7053]

Great Video thanks for making it the old lead line coffin in that crypt some look like new good to see no vandalism. I also seen Scaffing up must be working on that house as well good to see it being restored

[@dangilmore9724]

"The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) The Buffs was one of the first infantry regiments in the British Army. With origins dating back to 1572, it took part in many campaigns in the years that followed. In 1961, after nearly 400 years of distinguished service, the regiment became part of The Queen's Own Buffs, The Royal Kent Regiment."

[@mass55th75]

It's a shame so many of these cemeteries are left to be taken over by nature. As a young girl in the mid-1950's, we were visiting family friends. Down the street from their house was a huge Catholic cemetery. We watched as bulldozers and steam shovels were digging up the graves, removing them to put in a four-lane highway. Those graves were allegedly all moved somewhere else, but that scene stayed with me all these years. It was at that moment, I decided that I was not going to buried in the ground, so the city could come along and move my bones 100 years later to put in a highway, a shopping mall, etc.

[@GraveVisitations]

Wow that sounds awful they did that 😕 it should not be disturbed

[@mass55th75]

This was in Rochester, New York. This State hasn't had a soul in many years. Nothing is sacred, because these types of projects are all about putting money in the pockets of public officials, and their big donors...even back then. And it still goes on today.

[@ka-ell]

You are right. My body will be cremated some day and the remains will be buried next to an old tree in a "Friedwald" which is kind of a cemetery where only urns are allowed to be buried. Hopefully there won't be any highways built... Best wishes🎉 Karin from Germany

[@tinasavage674]

Whispers in this one gv 😊 lovely location

[@lightningjac5640]

I just love the way y'all save the best for last 😂.. 🤔 just a thought as I am Irish blood, it would be neat to accidently find ancestors from long ago just by watching you guys. That Ray of sunlight 😮 so beautiful shinning among the tombs. Monchet 🤔 on the coffin. That's so neat, .... Ok hold on lets set and go fishing 😂 another great video guys . Y'all are my favorite folk to go grave walking 🤗. Looking forward to the next adventure.

[@jeffreyyoung4104]

Great video guys! Thanks! I counted 7 possibly 8 coffins, and the ones that survive the best are on blocks or other devices to lift them off the ground. I suspect the one at the top left is the remains of a lead coffin that may have been on the floor and deteriorated. Did you notice the memoriam for Catherine Fleming? She passed 2015, and she erected the other memorial to what looks to be past family members. But I can't read the very bottom of the stone for her, but it may be something to do with Templemichael?

[@cathys7087]

Loved this location! Beautiful. Thanks GV.

[@janemurdock6988]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@peterredfern1174]

Top number GV amazing how the coffins have stayed in good condition except one ,still very interesting video and the mansion as well. Safe travels to you both,god bless take care,🙏🙏👋👋👏👏👍🇦🇺

[@colleencurran4107]

Sad that it’s so overgrown but it’s still absolutely beautiful! Thanks for the look up the bell tower too! So cool!

[@davidbrem6783]

So beautiful. Thank you for exploring and sharing. Good day from Texas, USA.

[@GraveVisitations]

Glad you enjoyed it David

[@JackieCollins-om3lz]

It was so nice to see that the mausoleum was not disturbed. Thank you

[@soniaismael205]

The quality of your camera equipment is reflected in your great videos. Thank you for your interesting historical insights as well

[@GraveVisitations]

Thank you I do need a new microphone and camera tho

[@earstoyou2916]

Remember if viewing on an iPad that you can enlarge the picture while viewing. Thank you for bringing us along .

[@meowsthree]

What a fantastic view of the inside of the belfry! I just looked up Ballynatray House and it’s gorgeous! It can be rented as a wedding venue. They have holiday cottages to rent, too.

[@jacquelinedenambtman]

very very nice and interesting video !!!! thank you till the next one greetings and love from Holland

[@GraveVisitations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sallykohorst8803]

Yes thanks for another video.

[@itsgeoff9537]

I think the growth gives the cemetery a kinda eerie characteristic

[@johndean5251]

Beautiful mausoleum and coffins and cemetery

[@Just_Granny]

Great video GV. Impressed by the good condition of the coffins in that mausoleum (except for the one)

[@GraveVisitations]

You and me both!

[@cemeteriesdownunder9247]

What a cool find GV , in a beautiful serene spot , there was at least one more coffin that i saw against the wall as you peeked in breifly so could of been about7 or 8 of them in there all resting together , some of the coffins so preserved . I could spend hours there roaming around imagining what the place looked like once , thanks for sharing

[@franbreedlove9392]

I love the groomed yards, but I really like the ones that are overgrown too. Almost more peaceful, in my opinion. I guess some would say they are forgotten, but I think left in peace.. I guess everything is how we view it. I strained my ears trying to hear an evp & I didn't, but the static was interesting! If I had headphones, I would bet there are a few. Also, A trick of the light maybe but, when you first looked in the mausoleum, I could swear I saw a woman by the far left coffin. It was just for a second. Probably the shadows with the sun. I would love to go there. Thank you both for sharing with us! Love you's.

[@GraveVisitations]

Oh interesting I'll have to look back and see thanks for sharing

[@creativelygrowingcreativity]

A nice interesting one.😊

[@IrishAnnie]

Walsh family stone is in great condition. Looks new. Perhaps a family member recently cleaned it as well as the Savage stone. Looks beautiful.

[@caronmcdyer740]

Another great film

[@IrishAnnie]

1918 was a terrible year for the Spanish Flu. It raced through military camps and killed thousands of soldiers.

[@jdearing46]

The preservation of the coffins could be due to the climate in that area and how well the water run off was drained away from the mausoleum itself.

[@mterrylane819]

The video was packed full of interest on so many levels,history and facts I imagine the church was a real beauty in its day, the small stones in the rambling overgrowth was something to behold and well to do area commiserate with the mansion across the water, thanks for the pronunciation. Of the place name I always pronounced as You. all ...a special video ,thoroughly enjoyed!!!

[@GraveVisitations]

Thank you it was a beautiful walk around here

[@Carol......]

Great explore, those coffins looked almost new, just needed a little dusting! I go walking round old graveyards too, people have told me it's morbid but I don't feel that at all, I find them beautiful, so interesting and such peaceful places. Glad I found you and loving watching your content 🥰

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks for watching I think cemeteries and old graveyards are very peaceful and beautiful. Keep doing what you do forget what people tell you 👍😊

[@deboliver3090]

Thank you. What a beautiful cemetery. It's sad To see that nobody takes care of it God bless the two of you 😢

[@susangreasby8741]

All. The. Coffin s. Look. Great.

[@lindajoywells8074]

The overgrowth is what makes it mysterious 😊 wish I could go on your visitations with you and Sue

[@javierdomingodemaio1328]

Very very very old cemetery! Many epitaphs erased by the erosion of time... Picturesque

[@Mellie_H]

Amazing to see how well those coffins held up. Beautiful place! Also, at around the 15 minute mark, it sounds like a women's voice saying something (not Sue's). The voice continues for a bit. I can't make out what is said, unfortunately. Thank you for showing us this gorgeous place! God bless

[@PocketfullofDaisy]

Fascinating history thank you 😊

[@Keopp69]

You should bring a weed-eater/ trimmer with you 🌀 Love the walk through videos. I cut grass in a cemetery in the summers whilst in college. Oldest graves were from the 19th century (Michigan USA).

[@GraveVisitations]

We wouldn't have the time to many places to be otherwise I'd never get any videos done ha

[@Keopp69]

@@GraveVisitations I get it. There's just that nagging screaming voice in my head wanting to prune and tidy up the cemeteries.

[@annfahy2589]

Beautifully preserved coffins ⚰️

[@possumcolvett5722]

Hi always love watching your videos very interesting graveyard take care possum 😊

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks, you too!

[@possumcolvett5722]

@@GraveVisitations thankyou so much possum

[@DeborahIsaacs-nx4dw]

Just gorgeous ❤😊 thanx Guys❤😊

[@teresayates8274]

I enjoy your videos. It reminds me of all my relatives who had irish brogues. I miss listening to their stories and all the celebrations with the best fiddle players ever😪. Love from Connecticut❤

[@GraveVisitations]

Thank you ❤️🇮🇪

[@hermanmoore5825]

Loved the video well taking care of graveyard be safe

[@patriciakennedy4780]

Wigwoms was built very large in America by Native Americans . They lived in them. Not all Native Americans, some had teepees, some had long houses made out of tree bark.

[@annfahy2589]

This looks another wonderful place❤

[@marthanewsome6375]

Calling a Dyson a Hoover is like calling a Coke a Pepsi.