What is recorded here

Graveslab in Newtown (baker) lies inside the medieval church of Newtown Earley, where a 1985 clean-up pulled many buried slabs from the graveyard soil. One tapering stone carries a four-armed floriated cross and fleur-de-lys, marking a death from the 13th or 14th century. The church still holds what the earth released, preserving a life that no longer has a name.

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 tapering slab (L 1.18m; Wth at top 0.4m; Wth 0.25m at base). It is decorated with an incised four-armed floriated cross with central lozenge with decorative motif. The shaft terminates in a simple fleur-de-lys. Stylistically this graveslab dates to the 13th/14th century. (Harte 1987, 410-11, no. 12). Reference: Harte, R. 1987 Tombstones at Newtown Earley. Old Kilkenny Review 39, 408-17. See attached: KK027-012021-_01 Illustration from Harte 1987, 411, no. 12 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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