Graveslab in Rathfran

Located within a church (MA015-031005-) mounted on the E gable, on the N side of the window embrasure. A trapezoidal-shaped limestone slab, broadest at top. On it is carved in false relief, a shafted cross, with the crossing of the arms enclosed within a circle. The arms and shaft have expanded terminals. The arms extend the full width of the slab; the shaft extends almost the full length of the slab. Flanking the shaft is an inscription carved in false relief: on one side of the shaft, is a decorative IHS, and on the other, a Latin inscription extending in two vertical lines, which reads: IOHANNES O MMNILA ME FIERI FECIT 1618. Attached images: MA015-031007-_01.JPG -Graveslab MA015-031006-_02.JPG -detail of carving Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 13 December 2018

Christian graveslab, medieval period (likely 9th–12th century). Its significance lies in its carved shafted cross, reflecting early Irish monastic art and religious practices.