Graveslab in Nenagh North

Within the Franciscan friary (TN020-037002-) which is in the SE sector of the town of Nenagh. The graveslab has been placed upright in a recess in the N wall of the friary church, beneath the fourth window from the E. A late 17th-century graveslab (L 1.55m above ground; Wth 0.76m; D 0.18m) dedicated to Frances Minchin who died in 1696. This is undecorated with an incised inscription in English capitals which reads: HERE LIES THE BODY OF MR FRANCES MINCHIN WIFE TO JOHN MINCHIN OF ANNA ESQR ONLY DAUGHTER TO MR DANIEL RYAN OF INCH AND RELIG OF MA.. VALENTINE OWNER OF CLASHMORE IN THE COUNTY OF WATERFORD WHO DIID THE FORTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER ANNO DOMINI 1696 THIS TOMB ASINED TO MARY KENNEDY FOR HER INTERMENT ONLY BY …….. See attached photograph: TN020-037015-_01 Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 29 August 2022

Medieval Christian graveslab; 13th to 16th century. It is significant as a funerary monument associated with the Franciscan friary, reflecting the religious and burial practices of the period in the region.