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16th-century Christian graveslab; associated with a nunnery. Significant as a rare surviving example of early modern funerary art in a monastic context.

What is recorded here

There are two inscribed 16th-century graveslabs to the N (c.20m) and W (c.6m) of the remains of the nunnery (DU007-015001-). The western slab bears an incised cross with a stepped base and floriated arms. There is an inscription around the margin. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 29 November 2014

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