Graveslab in Waterford City

From: Bradley, J., Halpin, A. and King, H. (1989) Urban archaeology Survey of Waterford City and County, 2 vols. Unpublished report commissioned by the Office of Public Works. vol. 2, 287. Graveslab. 17th century. At W end of the N wall of the chancel of the Franciscan church (WA009-005032-). Rectangular limestone slab with worn and cracked surface and missing the lower right corner. Set against the N wall of the chancel. Decorated in very low false relief with a Gothic lettered marginal inscription, a fleur-de-lys cross on steps, a skull below and two coats of arms; that on the left has three phaens between a chevron while that on the right is obliterated. Most of the inscription is also illegible: C I / EI…QVI OBIIT..O I/ O.D. O Dims. 1.99m x 0.81m; T 0.18m Date of upload: 24 August 2010

17th-century Christian graveslab; reflects early modern funerary practices in Waterford. Its survival offers insight into local burial customs and urban development history.