What is recorded here

Graveslab in Fethard is a graveslab in Fethard, County Tipperary, Ireland. It lies on its side facing east under an arch in the east wall of the north transept, forming one part of a chest tomb made from three slabs. Its right edge and border remain embedded in the ground. The surface carries a seven-armed segmental cross in relief, with cross-bands at the base of the cross-head and shaft.

In the graveyard (TS070-040044-) of the Augustinian abbey (TS070-040004-), under an arch in the E wall of the N transept. This slab, lying on its side facing E, is one of three graveslabs (uppermost TS070-040058-; facing W TS070-040059-) which have been positioned to take the form of a chest tomb. The dexter edge, including the border, is embedded in the ground. Described by Maher (1997, 57) as consisting of 'a seven-armed segmental cross carved in relief. Three cross-bands occurs at the base of the cross-head, surmounting the cross-shaft. A similar feature occurs at the base of the shaft, surmounting a pillar-base form. The inscripition, which is in Black Letter is visible only on the sinister side and across the base of the slab. It reads: HIC JACET TOMAS TILIUS O.... LE BUT(T)LET E(T)OH?(A)N(NA) (F)ILIA DERM(OT).. This was translated by Knowles (1903, 110) as: (Here lies Thomas, son of Edmund le Buttler and Johanna, daughter of Dermot O'Mulryan, A.D. 1524'. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 16 January 2012

Medieval Christian graveslab, 13th–15th century. It is significant as part of the burial remains associated with the Augustinian abbey, reflecting the funerary practices of the monastic community.

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