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Graveslab in Lorrha

Graveslab

Why this matters

High cross fragment, medieval period (9th–11th century). The graveslab is significant for its intricate Christian iconography, reflecting the artistic and religious traditions of early medieval Ireland.

What is recorded here

Situated inside Lorrha Roman Catholic church adjacent to the Dominican Friary (TN004-010001-). The limestone graveslab (L 2m x Wth c. 0.9m) is decorated with a six-armed circular cross head with fleur-de-lys terminals, in the centre of which is an I H S motif. There is a sun and moon motif above the cross and both sides of the shaft are in Latin, carved in relief in Gothic script. The shaft rests on a stepped calvary mount. The marginal inscription in Latin commemorates Patrick O'Hogan of Shearragh and his wife Johanna Dalachan who had this tomb made in 1626. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008
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