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 Unpublished report commissioned by the Office of Public Works.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, 281. Philip Devenish. 1620. N. wall of the chancel of the Franciscan church (WA009-005032-). Long narrow slab of fossiliferous limestone with chipped edges and worn surface, set against the N wall of the chancel. It is decorated with a debased fleur-de-lys cross on steps with skull and crossed bones below. The upper part of the cross and inscription are in false relief; the remainder is incised. There is a heart-shaped device above the cross. Marginal insriptionin Roman capitals: HIC HJACET/ PHILLIPPIVS DEVENEIS QVI OBIIT 4 OCTOBERIS/ 1620/ ET ELLENA GOVF VXOR EIS Dims. 1.82m x 0.46m T 0.14m Power (1894-5) 218; Mems. Dead VI (1904-06) 159. Date of upload: 24 August 2010