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Found during conservation work outside the S wall of the nave of Kilteel church (KD020-007002-). A fragment of a coffin-shaped slab with two hollow mouldings along the chamfered edges and a raised stem up the centre. It is of probable 13/14 century date. (Manning 1981-82, 205, 207).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KD020-007012

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  • Maker not stated on source page, readymap.irish
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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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  • Guinevere's Garden; photographer not stated, Guinevere's Garden
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