Graveslab in Newtownbond

Within the interior of a church (LF014-052001-), near the S wall. This recumbent rectangular graveslab (L 1.76m; Wth 0.8m; T 0.08m) is decorated in false relief with a Latin cross, with 'IHS' carved at the head and the date 1642 at the foot. It is locally believed to be the 'tomb of either Faghny's [Farrell’s] father or a local priest' (Devaney 1981, 4, 8). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 5 June 2013

A 17th- to 18th-century Christian graveslab, likely of local significance within a church setting, featuring a Latin cross and the monogram 'IHS'. Its presence indicates historical burial practices and religious iconography in the area.