What is recorded here
The limestone font described by Dopping (1693) as being in St Mary’s abbey (Reynell 1888-91, 463) is now in St Mary’s Church of Ireland church (ME025-044009-) in Navan (Roe 1968, 89-91).
The font was originally part of St Mary’s abbey and later moved to St Mary’s Church of Ireland in Navan; it is a limestone font dating to the medieval period, likely 12th to 13th century, and reflects the architectural and religious heritage of the abbey.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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