What is recorded here

Half of the pre-Norman Rathdown slab lies under an elder bush in Rathfarnham, the other half on the grass beside it. That much is clear. What is less certain is whether the grave belonged to a child, a traveller or someone the village wished to forget. The river flows beneath the hill, carrying what the stones no longer hold.

Situated on a height above the S bank of the River Dodder in Rathfarnham village. Entered through an impressive gateway. Encloses the remains of a medieval church (DU022-013001-). A pre-Norman grave-slab of Rathdown type lies in two pieces NE of the church in the graveyard, one under an elder bush, the other on the grass (DU022-013003-). Compiled by Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 25th April 2012

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