What is recorded here

Graveslab in Holycross is a graveslab in Holycross, County Tipperary, Ireland. It stands near the south wall of the north chapel off the north transept of the Cistercian abbey. The broken upper portion measures 1.17 metres in length, 0.56 metres at the top and 0.44 metres at the base, with a thickness of 0.03 metres. Its poorly preserved surface carries a seven-armed segmental cross in relief with fleur-de-lis terminals, while a raised border follows the three surviving sides.

One of two graveslabs (TN047-030018-019) located behind in the N chapel off the N transept of the Cistercian abbey (TN047-030001) at Holycross. Number 11 in D. Maher's catalogue of Medieval Grave Slabs of County Tipperary 1200 - 1600 A.D. for Holycross Abbey. Slightly tapered upper portion of a broken slab ( L 1.17m; Top Wth 0.56m ; Base Wth 0.44m; T 0.03m) with chamfered edge along the three sides, situated near S wall of the chapel. Poorly preserved surface decorated with a seven-armed segmental cross carved in relief, with fleur-de-lis terminals. A raised border occurs along the three surviving sides of the slab. No inscription visible. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

Medieval Christian graveslab, 13th–14th century. Significant as part of the recorded medieval funerary heritage of County Tipperary, associated with the Cistercian abbey at Holycross.

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