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Graveslab in Kilteel Upper

Graveslab

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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). Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011
A Christian gravestone, likely medieval in date, significant for its decorative elements including hollow mouldings and a central raised stem, indicating early ecclesiastical craftsmanship in the region.

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