THE DISTURBING REALITY INSIDE SACRED SPACES

[@brianbloom1799]

Sue as a long time Carpenter, every church you show me at least most Have a Good wall edge and Gables, It would be so Easy to Be Hewn New rafter and steel plate, and make it Into a Church again, The Last Home I worked on was a 1710-year-old Civil war Generals home in south Salem NY , I had to copy and Hand hewn all Beams back to Original, I enjoyed doing that Job Like this church It would Be Beautiful Redone.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Wow, well done 👏

[@LaurenFerrell885]

I don't understand why anyone would damage the graves. So sad.

[@normacotter3377]

I am with you. I don't understand it either.

[@RealMelodyBlue]

It reminds me of The Crusader 😭

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Very sad

[@genghissu1185]

During the time that I worked at a gate house in a grave yard, I witnessed so many vile aftermaths of criminal damage to headstones, some were racist attacks upon the dead some were opposing religious reasons and then there was the Satanic players who not only destroyed headstones but also would crucify crows to trees upside down minus their heads, there are some extremely evil people who walk amongst us.

[@marytaft6251]

When I saw the missing heads/hands, my first thought was that the vandalism might have resulted from some political dispute in the past. In dynastic Egypt, the incoming pharaoh frequently defaced statuary and erased heiroglyphs referring to his predecessor, especially when there was political intrigue involved.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, plenty of hatred here

[@cto1usn]

My First Thought was Cromwell.

[@patricialong61]

It does seem it was done on purpose.maby not in anger,but just for meanness.theres still even today people who vandalize cemetery just for fun it happens in and around the state where I live.but there's a reconing one day for the likes of people like that.l lack your channel.

[@steve82945]

you and GV sure come up with some stories ........god i love your guys vids

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Steve ❤️

[@rdnj11]

The fact that the same abuse is done to all the statues tells me that it was vandalism. The statements you read say the same I think. Another interesting video. Thank you Sue. 😁🐶

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@cherylschantz9893]

What are the chances that all the heads are gone? Looks like vandalism.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Something strange happened. I wonder if it was an act of hatred

[@joelhurley2678]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

My pleasure 😊

[@ReneeHorth]

Thank You so much Sue !!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You are so welcome!

[@missmarple7639]

Bad weather can't bother you if you look very pretty as always!!!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Ahh thank you 😊

[@teddybedlam2022]

welove graveyards and churches and love your videos . so awesome Sue

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much

[@christinamellow9824]

HELLO SUE AS USUAL YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST TOUR GUIDES OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CEMENTATIES. I ALSO LOVE THE TOMBSTONES AND STATUES. AGAIN GREAT JOB.♥️♥️♥️😎😎😎

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Christina ❤️

[@stevebrown9974]

It is extra special when you add the history. Very good

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@timothypruitt9028]

Beautiful. Rainy, but absolutely glorious! Thanks so very much for another lovely video, Sue.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You are so welcome!

[@Carolbearce]

Very strange that vandals would touch them. Thanks for sharing.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@nataliyanna]

Sue you have such perfectly clear skin! Am jealous

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Oh thank you!

[@shirleybezuidenhout2724]

So sad when there's vandalism, I wonder what type of joy they get out from doing that. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I wonder, it's absolutely awful

[@baileyhall8728]

Short but interesting..thanks Sue 🍀

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You’re welcome 😊

[@robertharsch8131]

Great video as always Sue ..❤❤❤ Kind Regards...

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@JohnLaRue-zp2uj]

Looking at the damage done, it almost appeared like someone chopped them cleanly off. But no marks on the surrounding wall, such as a sword cut. Whoever it was they sure had a less than favorable feeling towards that family.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Absolutely awful

[@JohnLaRue-zp2uj]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards certainly is. That kind of stuff ticks me off.

[@tomsdotter3228]

Exactly what I was thinking. So sad.

[@johnlacroix1639]

WOW amazing TY so much ,,Keep up the great work

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You are so welcome

[@Jewel-c8o]

That really upsets me. My brothers urn kept getting stolen there really expensive and my mom couldn't keep replacing so now my brother doesn't have one. I hope he understands why he doesn't have one. 🙏🥺🙏🥺🙏

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

He does, and to whomever did that, will have to answer to it one day

[@Jewel-c8o]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards Thank you.

[@TheGraveYardWalker]

I love these old Graves. The heads is probably sitting in somebody's house

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@Lorriann63]

It's a shame that everything has been broken or worn away, but it's inevitable anywhere there is a lot of wind and rain. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place before it's totally gone. Please don't get sick from getting drenched. Happy Halloween to you, GV, and your family.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You too 👻

[@DennisFreitas-q6i]

I admire your diligence in looking for really interesting and historical places.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@michaelbedinger4121]

I would have made this a short video myself, with all that rain 🌧 coming down. Beautiful church ruins. There are only a few things in life that really, really p*ss me off, and that kind of vandalism is one of them. At least the tombs themselves were not broken into, as near as I can tell. Great video, thank you very much Sue and GV. Have a great day 😀

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Michael

[@michaelbedinger4121]

​@SerenitySueGraveyards You are very much welcome! Thank you very much for getting back to me. Have a fun Halloween 🎃 tomorrow 🤪 😊

[@iamshotty]

Such a pretty place - and you look fine in the rain! You look like a fashion model who just stepped out of a swimming pool compared to me - I look like a drowned poodle when I get caught in the rain 🤣 Thank you so much Sue and GV for the gimbal. God bless xx Teresa 🇦🇺♥

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you so much

[@lindamccaughey6669]

That was excellent thanks. Think some rotten monsters messed that up, such a rotten thing to do. Thanks for taking me along. Please take care

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@marygrummer9189]

We can only hope that Karma visits the idiots who destroyed those statues

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Absolutely

[@CatCmdr]

I know what it’s like to lose your head and not have a leg to stand on, I must say! Oh, & names we know so well 😢 Thank you, Sue for sharing this. Someone may have a group of heads somewhere. 🤦🏼‍♀️. ☔️ 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

🤣🤣🤣 love that

[@twinstickpete]

Love your videos Sue... Best to ya, Cheers from the States

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@DeborahIsaacs-nx4dw]

What a incredible video Sue, beautiful, this is one that you have found not to often with the efiges, get home and get dry, ❤😊❤😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@peterredfern1174]

Short but sweet,sue,take care keep out the rain,have a hot cuppa,god bless,👏👏🙏🙏👍🇦🇺

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you!

[@cathys7087]

It is a terrible shame but they are still beautiful! Imagine what they looked like when they were intact ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@Liz_678]

Very interesting history! A shame those statues weren’t saved sooner ! They are very, very old though. Thanks Sue!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

That's so true Liz, very sad 💔

[@pastorman308]

The crypts are amazing.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@brianbloom1799]

Great Video as always sue God Bless and don't get sick from the rain

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks, you too!

[@kimberleyannedemong5621]

Excellent video. So sad about the lost heads❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@susanh3342]

The statutes in the bigger area, the woman on the left, looks like she is pregnant. The way she's holding her hands over her stomach. Thanks Sue that was very interesting. 😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Ohh yes, it could be

[@kyliecook8889]

Love the old church and cemetery as well

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@deborahwillming9088]

Were in Ireland about 4 years ago. Part of our tour was at Glasnaven cemetery. Our ancestery is in Cork

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I have lots of videos from Glasnevin Cemetery, I adore it there

[@deborahwillming9088]

@SerenitySueGraveyards we came from California. I love your videos

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

@deborahwillming9088 thank you 😊

[@Purple-Haze33]

So sad but time takes and destroys a lot,great video and story thanks take care

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It does unfortunately

[@rchrdjms62]

I wonder if the vandalism took place over a period of time. I can't imagine that somebody would carry off those heads in one trip.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It's very strange

[@tomsdotter3228]

What are the vandals thinking as they destroy these beautiful, sacred places?! I just can't understand it.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Very sad toms

[@sylviaburns2995]

Vandals! Or poor craftsmanship ?

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hard to know for sure

[@yada-yadadragon1947]

Hi Sue. Short and sweet vid. Maybe there was a mini rebellion at some point and the heads and parts were removed a few hundred years ago. I believe I heard of a way to tell how long the parts have been missing the figures. I don't remember what it's called. Hi to GV and Morty. 💀

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Good point!

[@williamdavis3578]

You look good with the curles ... A victim of sweet irish rain thanks for the video

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@SallyKohorst]

Happy Halloween and thanks for interesting little videos. STATUES with no heads very creeping thanks Sue now get warmed up wirh cocoa.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Happy Halloween 🎃

[@bobbylee2853]

Cromwell’s revenge.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I was thinking something like that

[@johnkinnane547]

G’day Sue what a bloody shame it looks like a grinder was used because you can get battery operated ones anyway look after yourself God bless John

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@belindawilson1350]

Hi Sue and GV ,very interesting as always. I will never understand why people desecrate graves,memorials etc. It is such a pity.God bless and take care❤❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Belinda

[@TheTaz1999]

Possibly vandalized as long ago as 1845 -52 ,as they were both born Englishman.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

That's what I was thinking too

[@Peter-o7f]

Just received this short video which was still interesting...tynte,s was amazing... I'd love to buy and restore something like that little castle it would be amazing... from Aussie pete stay safe

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@khjr14]

You probably already know this, but I’ve had great success reading old, weathered tombstones using a handheld, cool white LED flashlight. The cool LED light is a narrower wavelength than warmer yellow LED flashlights and makes the edges/indentations of inscriptions look sharper than the warmer ones do. Take care and God bless. Edit: Realized I wasn’t subscribed and I just remedied that problem. 😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks for the sun, appreciate it

[@MackWilliams-oz2cz]

Acid rain has affected some outside statues in Rome. I wonder if there's some acid rain in Ireland?

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Oh definitely

[@MackWilliams-oz2cz]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards Gosh, I guess it's world-wide.

[@gregdiamond6023]

The vandalism is most unfortunate. Some just won’t let others enjoy the craftsmanship and the beauty. Reminds me of the Taliban in Afghanistan destroying works that were thousands of years old. What remained of the effigies looked really cool. Do you think I was a bit melodramatic Sue?😅

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

🤣🤣 not at all, we have had lots of history here destroyed by Cromwell and his soldiers, burned down churches and castles, so I'm with you

[@barrykuerbitz2621]

Thanks Sue

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You're welcome

[@helenhernandez5604]

Hello Sue! Luv u!🥰💖😘🪦

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You too!!

[@josephb7460]

Sue! Maybe you could get a small pair of binoculars for the things you can't get to or read so well. It would bring everything up close to your face. Just a thought that could enhance your presentation .................... 😎👍👍

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks for the tip!

[@MackWilliams-oz2cz]

It's almost as if the statues were "dissolving" from top down. It's a good thing the little rooves were put up, or we might only have their toes left now! And down worry about the damp curly hair, you're still beautiful!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@MackWilliams-oz2cz]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards Most welcome!

[@FAIRGROUNDFUNFAIRS]

Damn shame

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Very sad, such beautiful statues

[@LindzTheLooneyOfLondon]

The second ones you looked at appear to have been deliberately cot rather than a casualty of weather, I wonder if this is due to the person it immortalised or their religious position. My Irish history is appalling my British history better, if I saw that on this side of the water I would think it a casualty of the monarchy and its inability to choose a faith and stick to it! Or that it was of someone who was later conceived as undesirable within the community or country. The sadder option is that it has been either vandalised or pillaged to be a centre piece to someone’s garden. A true mystery in deed, and now it’s going to get stuck in my brain like all your other videos, I don’t know wether I should thank you or not lol thank you for showing us once more the history so sadly passed by many and long forgotten xxx

[@Copenhagendreamer]

Hi Sue, looking good !

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hey, thanks

[@BeMiller-c3w]

Worth?!

[@bonnieleelee9936]

Sick people

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Definitely

[@friedhofspaziergang]

Kirche mit Friedhof - recht speziell, die seltsamen Statuen ohne Gliedmaßen 😮😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@katep23]

Very interesting as always, thanks. Hope you got dried out OK!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@j.lietka9406]

Ms Sue ❤ 🌹😘☕😍😉🥰 could those effigies / statues be re-created? Are there photos or an archive with what they looked like? Thank you again ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Honestly I'm not sure

[@lynwainwright3908]

Hi Sue isn’t that awful all loosing their heads. Was there any sign of the heads in the rest of the graveyard? They could’ve been stolen by some ….. people. God bless Sue.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

No sign of them

[@lynwainwright3908]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards stolen then. Some people will nick anything. 😡xxx

[@joanneoakshott5486]

❤️💙

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@janetslicer3637]

They may have been desecrated by the poor Irish that these English took advantage of. That is not so far-fetched as during the 1500's Henry, VIII sent Cromwell down with thousands of English men to take over more of the Republic. Then in 1602-1604, the Crown paid many of the Scottish to move into Northern Ireland to take those lands away. Just saying ... ♥️☘️🇮🇪 I still liked the video!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, I'd imagine it's a hatred act

[@stevehein7884]

you are great sue

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@maureenalder8905]

Sad they are missing their heads 😢 ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It is Maureen

[@writerdirect]

rain is my favorite weather

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Plenty in Ireland

[@writerdirect]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards in all of the UK; but there is something about a UK rain just above freezing ( because it gest much colder in the northern US ) but that just above freezing in london for example; dank at 35 - 38 degrees Farenheight ( must be 3 or 4 degrees C about ) and that wet chill in the UK goes right through you; whatever it is; for whatever reason " chillblains " etc

[@FAIRGROUNDFUNFAIRS]

That's old place sue

[@DianaDenton-u8u]

So strange, how would one cut tre heads off with our damaging the body. Has to be natural. Great fine Sue,. Stay dry, have a cup of tea ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you!

[@dwightsteele4027]

💚

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks

[@FeralSheryl1818]

ty sue

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You're welcome 😊

[@StevenMilne-sm4fk]

Wouldn’t ya love to restore these, with a new roof at least? Given people are so slow to change at all over time. I’d say it’s kids vandalism?

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I'm unsure but it's such a clean cut to each of them

[@garywarren-gh8os]

I wood have put Plexiglass on all unexploded sides my h like you see in museums that wood keep the wether and man from damage it any more.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Me too, eventually it will all be gone

[@Marksillerymusic]

Yeah it definitely looks like someone took the heads . There's too much missing. Anyway fantastic wet video..

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Mark

[@daisysalonga7346]

Hi ate sue

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Daisy

[@staceystar675]

Great video sue it’s nice to see you continuing to master your craft.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much

[@YTmama-c1o]

Do you think the damage was done because of political disagreements?

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, I have a feeling it was

[@knightryder5136]

Hey guys give sue video tumbs up 👍

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@annmariestakem3421]

❤🫶🏻❤️

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

❤️❤️

[@brendacanter9768]

Makes me so mad🤬 Stay warm and dry❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@eddieoi9444]

Good to see you Sue love the ruins…

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️