Graveslab in Ballymacwilliam

Graveslab

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Large graveslab of 16th or 17th century date which was first described by Rev. Comerford in 1883 as 'At the south-east end there is a Gothic door-way, on the turn of the arch of which, on the inside, the date, A.D. 1460, is as clearly cut as if engraved but recently. Within the walls, at the east end, there is a head-stone having upon it elaborate armorial bearings, but no discoverable inscription.' (Comerford 1883, 324). This slab was recorded by O. Davies in 1943 as 'Within the walls, at the east end a headstone lies on the ground with elaborate armorial bearings in relief on one end. There is no discoverable inscription.' (ITA Survey 1943). This armorial slab was mistakenly recorded as being located at the east end of the church (OF011-005001-) when it is actiually located at the west end of the church lying flat on the surface of the ground. This recumbent limestone slab is located at the centre of the base of the west wall of the church interior. There is an armorial shield carved in relief at the top of the slab and the rest of the slab is uninscribed.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record OF011-005003

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