Cross-slab in Kildare

A large collection of cross slabs, grave slabs, decorated stones and three effigies (See KD022-029023- and KD022-029027- to KD022-029057-), dating from the 10th to the 17th centuries have been placed in St. Brigid’s Cathedral (KD022-029005-). KD022-029027-: In the S-transept. According to Bradley et al. (1986 vol. 3, 225-6. Fig. 98), the lower half of a granite cross slab (L 0.91m; Wth 0.34m; T 0.2m) is chamfered on one side and is decorated with the stem of a cross, outlined by two grooves, whose foot terminates in a bulbar extension. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 30 January 2012

A cross-slab from the 10th to 17th century, likely used as a funerary or commemorative monument, associated with Christian tradition and possibly linked to the cult of St. Brigid.