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Graveslab in Abbeyquarter North

Graveslab

What is recorded here

Graveslab in Abbeyquarter North is a graveslab in Abbeyquarter North, County Sligo, Ireland. It is a rectangular stone, possibly late medieval or early modern, which would have been the lid of a coffin-tomb. One corner is broken, the surface is quite worn, and there is no trace of an inscription or decoration. It stands on the south wall of the sacristy in Sligo Dominican friary with two other graveslabs.
Located in Sligo Dominican friary (SL014-065008-), on display on the S wall of the sacristy, with two other graveslabs (SL014-065040-; SL014-065041-). Rectangular graveslab, possibly late medieval/early modern in date, which would have been the lid of a coffin-tomb. One corner is broken. The surfaced is surface is quite worn, and there is no trace of an inscription or decoration. Attached image: SL014-065042-_01.JPG Compiled by: Anne-Julie Lafaye Date of upload: 29 September 2020
Rectangular graveslab, possibly late medieval/early modern in date, associated with the Sligo Dominican friary. It is significant as a funerary monument reflecting burial practices and artistic styles of the period in the region.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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