What is recorded here

In 1993, Paddy Healy provided descriptions of three graveslabs (subsequently designated WI005-070011-, WI005-070012- and WI005-070013-) that were found following the collapse of the church tower (WI005-070001-) at Burgage in 1987. WI005-070013-: fragment of a gently tapering granite slab (dims. L 1.25m; Wth 0.40-0.60m; T 0.15m) bearing traces of a cross-shaft and arms carved in relief. It had been reused in the construction of the church. Its present location is unknown. (Corlett 2003, 92-93, 108 Slab 6) The graveslab was subsequently located c. 10m NW of the NW corner of the towerhouse (WI005-070004-). See attached image: • WI005-07013-_1 Photo C. Corlett, 23-8-2022. Compiled by: Matt Kelleher and Gearóid Conroy Date of revision: 15 November 2022

Medieval Christian graveslab; associated with the remains of an early church. Its significance lies in its potential to provide insights into burial practices and ecclesiastical architecture in the region during the medieval period.

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