What is recorded here
Placed on its side between two piers In the S aisle of St. Cianáin’s parish church (ME027-038013-). The graveslab (dims 2.3m x 1.13m; T 0.13m) with images of a bishop on both sides is thought to be that of Dr. James Cussack, Catholic Bishop of Meath (1679-88), who had served as a parish priest of Duleek (Cogan 1862-70, 1, 129-40).
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 14 August, 2014
Medieval Christian tomb slab, 17th–18th century. Likely the burial site of Dr. James Cuss, a historically notable figure associated with the parish, reflecting early modern funerary art and ecclesiastical status in Ireland.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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