What is recorded here
A large collection of cross slabs, grave slabs, decorated stones and three effigies (See KD022-029023- and KD022-029027- to KD022-029057-), dating from the 10th to the 17th centuries have been placed in St. Brigid’s Cathedral (KD022-029005-).
KD022-029043-: In the S transept. According to Bradley et al. (1986 vol. 3, 234), a gently tapering limestone slab (L 1.74m; Wth 0.49-0.57m; T 0.22m), in two pieces, is decorated in false relief with an eight-armed fleur-de-lys cross with a barred knop and the base is set on steps.
Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy
Date of upload: 06-02-2012
A Christian cross-slab, likely dating to the 11th to 13th century, associated with early medieval monastic or ecclesiastical activity linked to St. Brigid. Such stones often marked graves or served as memorials, reflecting the spread of Christianity in Ireland.
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