Graveslab in Kildare

A large collection of cross slabs, grave slabs, decorated stones and three effigies (See KD022-029023- and KD022-029027- to KD022-029057-), dating from the 10th to the 17th centuries have been placed in St. Brigid’s Cathedral (KD022-029005-). KD022-029054-: On the ground at the N side of the Cathedral. According to Bradley et al. (1986 vol. 3, 239), a small rectangular plaque (H 0.49m; Wth 0.61m; T 0.09m) has an inscription in Roman lettering: ‘HERE LYETY THE/ BODY OF/ USSHER BELWOOD HE DE-ART/ ED THIS 14 DAY OF/ JANVARY 1691’. (Fitzgerald 1904-6b) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 7 February 2012

Medieval Christian grave slab; dates from the 10th to 17th centuries. Significant as part of a collection associated with St. Brigid’s Cathedral, reflecting the long-standing religious and funerary traditions in Kildare.