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Graveslab in Bannow

Graveslab

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Inside the NE angle of the chancel of Bannow church (WX045-045001-) is a graveslab (Wth 0.39-0.69m; L 2.03m; T 0.13m) with a cross carved in relief that has trefoil terminals. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 22 July, 2013
Early Christian gravestone, 7th–9th century AD. The slab is significant as an example of Insular high cross art, demonstrating the influence of Hiberno-Saxon styles in southern Ireland.

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