What is recorded here

Graveslab in Nenagh North is a graveslab in Nenagh North, County Tipperary, Ireland. Two limestone fragments from the same slab lie near the east end of the south wall inside the Franciscan friary church. The upper fragment carries a raised floriated cross-head, while the other preserves the dexter side with a raised cross-shaft and knop.

Within the Franciscan friary (TN020-037002-) which is in the SE sector of the town of Nenagh. Two fragments, which appear to be from the same limestone graveslab, are lying within friary church, near the E end of the S wall. One fragment, badly cracked, is from the upper portion of the graveslab (Wth 0.61m; D 0.155m), which tapers slightly. It is decorated with a raised floriated cross-head (0.49m x 0.45m). The other fragment (L 0.89m; Wth c. 0.4m; D 0.15m) consists of the dexter side of the graveslab and is decorated with a raised cross-shaft and knop. The sinister side as well as the lower portion of the graveslab are missing. See attached photograph: TN020-037014-_01 Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 29 August 2022

Medieval Christian graveslab; 13th–15th century. Likely associated with early religious structures in Nenagh, reflecting the presence of a Franciscan friary and local burial practices.

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