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 Unpublished report commissioned by the Office of Public Works.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, 242. Late 17th / 18th century graveslab. Outside the SE angle of Cathedral (WA009-005020-). Limestone fragment in two pieces set in the ground externally at the SE corner of the cathedral. It is decorated in false relief with an achievement of arms. The motto is very worn but the helm, a unicorn and the mantling are in good condtion. The arms are a shield quartered with four birds and three cockle shells between a chevron. Dims. 1.32m x 1.04m. Date of upload: 24 August 2010

Late 17th to 18th century Christian gravestone; reflects post-Reformation burial practices in Ireland. Its presence in Waterford indicates early urban cemetery use and local funerary traditions.