What is recorded here
Half a mile east of Jerpoint Abbey, a lost medieval town called Jerpoint once thrived beside the River Nore. Its name still means Nore bridge, and its streets probably followed the crossing that drew traders, brewers and travellers through the valley. The tomb lies nearby in that forgotten place, carrying the pride of a town that no longer appears complete on modern maps.
A chest tomb with a Latin inscription in Black Letter commemorating Fulke Den, second son of D. Den (d. 1626), and his wife Catherine Fitzgerald (d. 1618). The tomb is dated 1618. (Cockerham 2009, 355)
Compiled by: Mary Tunney
Date of upload: 27 May 2013
Chest tomb, early 17th century. The tomb is significant as a memorial to Fulke Den and Catherine Fitzgerald, reflecting early modern funerary practices in the region.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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