Memorial stone in Oldleighlin, County Carlow

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What is recorded here

Polished black limestone slab in three pieces, set into the centre aisle of the cathedral's chancel (CW011-016005-). It is decorated in false relief with an eight armed cross, rosettes and an inscription. (Bradley 1989, 48-9) Reference: Bradley, J. 1989 County Carlow: the urban archaeological survey. (Unpublished report). Dublin. Office of Public Works.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CW011-016008

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