What is recorded here
Graveslab in Holycross is a graveslab in Holycross, County Tipperary, Ireland. It is the upper portion of a tapered slab, 1.28m long and 0.54m wide at the top, with chamfered edges along both sides. The lower portion is missing and the worn surface shows no inscription or decoration. It was recorded on the south side of the Cistercian abbey cloister, but its current location is unknown.
One of six graveslabs (TN047-030009-014) located on S side of cloister of Cistercian abbey (TN047-030001) at Holycross. Number 4 in D. Maher's catalogue of Medieval Grave Slabs of County Tipperary 1200 - 1600 A.D. for Holycross Abbey.
Upper portion of a tapered slab ( L 1.28m; Top Wth 0.54m; T 0.12m)with chamfered edeg along the dexter and sinister sides, the lower portion is missing and the surface is worn with no inscription or decoration visible. Situated inside the S wall of the Cloister. Current location of grave slab unknown.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien.
Date of upload: 22 September 2008
Medieval Christian graveslab, 13th to 16th century. Part of a group associated with the Cistercian Abbey at Holycross, significant for illustrating medieval funerary practices and monastic history in County Tipperary.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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