What is recorded here

Not inidcated is a tapering graveslab from the 13th or 14th century, recovered during a graveyard clean-up at Newtown Earley in County Kilkenny. It bears a raised four-armed floriated cross with a central circle and a small fleur-de-lys at the shaft’s base. The slab now lies within the church, preserving a nameless death and a craftsman’s careful flourish from the medieval period.

Associated with the medieval church of Newtown Earley (KK027-012001-) and uncovered during a clean-up of graveyard in 1985-7 (KK027-012009-) (Harte 1987, 408-17). Currently lying within the church. A tapering slab (L 1.97m; Wth 0.63m at top; Wth 0.33m at base; T 0.26m) decorated with a raised four-armed floriated cross, with a circle at the centre. The shaft terminates with a small fleur-de-lys. The top edge of the slab is chamfered. Stylistically this graveslab dates to the 13th/14th century. (Harte 1987, 409, no. 4) Reference: Harte, R. 1987 Tombstones at Newtown Earley. Old Kilkenny Review 39, 408-17. See attached photograph: KK027-012003-_01 Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 April 2023

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