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Graveslab in Callan South

Graveslab

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Graveslab in Callan South marks Henry Baker, who died the 9th of July, 1699. His name still appears within St Mary's medieval parish church, preserving a life that ended over three centuries ago. The dates and wording remain clear even though the events of his life have faded from memory.
Within St Mary's medieval parish church (KK026-010080-), Callan. A graveslab with an inscription in English to Henry Baker, 'who dyed the 9th of July, 1699' (Walsh 1963, 18). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 4 December 2019
A 17th-century Christian graveslab; significant as a historical marker within the medieval parish church context.

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