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-). KD022-029048-: Lying against the E gable wall. According to Bradley et al. (1986 vol. 3, 236), a worn fragment of rectangular slab (H 0.48m; Wth 0.54m; T 0.15m) is decorated in false relief with the Roman capitals C.D., and the date 161[6/8/9]. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 7 February 2012

Christian grave slab, medieval to early modern period (10th–17th century), significant as part of a collection associated with St. Brigid’s Cathedral, reflecting regional funerary art and religious practices.