What is recorded here
A limestone graveslab (dims. 2.24m x 0.8m) with a highly decorated cross in relief is within a hexagonal grave-plot at the Augustinian abbey of Mothel (WA007-010001-). It has a Latin inscription in Gothic script: Hic jacet Ricardus Poer suae nationis capitaneus que obiit III die mensis Octobris Anno Domine Millesimo CCCCLXXXIII … pro…do…. Amen (Mems. Dead, 1907-09, 473). (Here lies Richard Power, captain of his nation, who died the third of October, 1483….)
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 01 November 2010
Medieval Christian graveslab, 14th–15th century. The slab is significant as an example of late medieval funerary art in a monastic context, featuring a decorated cross and Gothic script inscription.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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