Graveslab in Oldabbey, County Limerick

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What is recorded here

Medieval graveslab decorated with a fleur-de-lys cross located against the inner face of the N wall of the abbey church of the 13th century Augustinian nunnery (LI019-026009-). Described by Westropp (Wardell 1904, 58) as following; 'A curious little tombstone leans against this wall, a solid block, 13½ inches [0.35m] to 9¼ inches [0.22m] broad, and about 30 inches [0.76m] high, adorned by a delicately incised Latin cross with round bosses and concave curves at the intersection of the arms'. See attached drawing of graveslab by Westropp 1902 Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 24 July 2020

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LI019-026012

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