What is recorded here

Architectural fragment in Emly is an architectural fragment in Emly, County Tipperary, Ireland. The inventory recorded this 13th-century capital of an engaged column incorporated in the south face of the north boundary wall of the Roman Catholic church yard, near the east gable. One of three carved-head fragments from the former cathedral, it carries a male head with eroded features, ribbed curls and vine-leaf decoration. It probably belonged to a window or the springing of an inner window arch.

Incorporated in the S face of the N boundary wall of the yard of the RC church near the E gable of the church. One of three architectural fragments with carved heads (also TS065-013010- and TS065-013011-) from the former cathedral (TS065-013002-). The capital of an engaged column with carved head and vine leaf decoration of 13th-century date. It is a male head, the facial features of which are eroded, the hair is curled and is denoted by ribbing. It probably formed part of a window, possibly the capital at the springing of the arch of an inner window embrasure. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 13 May 2014

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