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According to O'Leary (1999, 59), 'There is within the confines of the graveyard (KD004-018003-) the octagonal head of an ancient limestone font', and Morrin (1999, 62) notes, 'It's outer circumference is 72" (c.1.83m), diameter 24" (c.0.61m) and height 13"' (c.0.33m), and shows a painting of the font executed by K. Simms. The exact location of this monument is unknown.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KD004-018004

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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  • Maker not stated on source page, monumentalireland.ie
  • Cappagh GAA; photographer not stated, www.cappaghgaa.com
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