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Graveslab in Kilbride (ballycowan By.)

Graveslab

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Graveslab in Kilbride stands on high ground above St. Brigids well, where a broken late medieval slab lies inside a rectangular church beside an irregular graveyard. Its long thin latin cross and tapered border remain visible though no inscription appears, inviting wonder about the person buried there and the prayers spoken beside the well. The place keeps its quiet dignity through the stone wall, scattered window fragments and extensive views that still reach in every direction.
Located on high ground with good extensive views in all directions with a natural well known as St. Brigids well to the S. Rectangular church (OF016-021----) situated in N side of irregular shaped graveyard (OF016-021001-) defined by a 19th century stone wall. Stone fragments of a possible tracery window which belonged to the central window on the S wall can be seen lying on top of a nearby table-top tomb. Possible late medieval graveslab broken in two pieces inside church. The decoration consists of a long thin latin cross carved in relief with a border surrounding the slab which is slightly tapered. No inscription visible. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

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