What is recorded here

Graveslab in Newtown is a small tapering stone bearing an incised four-armed floriated cross, recovered from the graveyard of Newtown Earley during a clean-up in 1985-7. It now lies inside the medieval church, preserving a death marker from the 13th or 14th century. The shaft and cross-base have eroded beyond recognition, but the flowering arms still suggest that whoever was buried there was remembered with care.

Associated with the medieval church of Newtown Earley (KK027-012001-). A large number of graveslabs were uncovered during a clean-up of graveyard (KK027-012009-) in 1985-7 (Harte 1987, 408-17). These are currently lying within the interior of the church. A small tapering slab (L 0.8m; Wth at top 0.32m; Wth 0.19m at base). It is decorated with an incised four-armed floriated cross. The shaft and cross-base are too eroded to be visible. Stylistically this graveslab dates to the 13th/14th century. (Harte 1987, 410-11, no. 11). Reference: Harte, R. 1987 Tombstones at Newtown Earley. Old Kilkenny Review 39, 408-17. See attached: KK027-012020-_01 Illustration from Harte 1987, 411, no. 11 Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 3 May 2023

Medieval Christian graveslab, 13th–15th century. Significant as part of a collection from a medieval churchyard, reflecting local funerary practices and craftsmanship.

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