Graveslab in Athlone

Possible 17th century graveslab the location of which is now unknown. A small graveslab was described by Bigger (1901-3, 272) as lying at the E end of the churchyard (WM029-042022-). It was decorated with a ringed cross on a step with the letters RM and I H S. Probably seventeenth century (Bradley et. al. 1985, 43-4). Compiled by: Rachel Barrett Date of upload: 04 October 2010

17th century Christian graveslab, associated with a ringed cross motif, indicating ecclesiastical or high-status burial. Its significance lies in the artistic and religious symbolism typical of early modern funerary monuments in Ireland.