Graveslab in Oldabbey

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

Medieval Christian graveslab, 13th century, associated with an Augustinian nunnery. It is significant as an example of ecclesiastical funerary art and reflects the religious and artistic traditions of the period.