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Cross-slab in Kildare

Cross-slab

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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-). KD022-029029-: In the S-transept. According to Bradley et al. (1986 vol. 3, 226. Fig. 99), a rectangular granite cross slab (L 0.51m; Wth 0.39m; T 0.2m) is decorated in false relief with a Greek cross with splayed terminals and two circles in the centre. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 30 January 2012
A cross-slab associated with medieval Christian burial practices, likely dating between the 10th and 17th centuries, and linked to the veneration of St. Brigid.

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