What is recorded here

Graveslab in Kilboght marks a priest buried in 1642, preserving his memory beneath a rectangular stone inscribed around its edges. The slab still lies within the church, waiting for someone to read the words that travelled across four centuries.

This is one of two 17th-century graveslabs (see also GA098-111002-) within the church (GA098-111----). It is roughly rectangular in shape (L 1.94m; Wth at top 0.87m; Wth at bottom 0.69m; T 0.17-0.2m) and is dated 1642. It is dedicated to a priest. The inscription runs around the edges of the slab. The graveslabs were brought our attention by Dr C. Cunniffe. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 19 February 2020 The following image has been uploaded: GA098-113003-_01.jpg

17th-century Christian graveslab; significant as a dated funerary monument reflecting post-Reformation burial practices in Ireland.

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