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Cross-slab in Kildare

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A large collection of cross slabs, grave slabs, decorated stones and three effigies (See KD022-029023- and KD022-029027- to KD022-029057-), dating from the 10th to the 17th centuries have been placed in St. Brigid’s Cathedral (KD022-029005-). KD022-029031-: In the S-transept. According to Bradley et al. (1986 vol. 3, 227. Fig. 102), a cross slab of gently tapering, fine grained granite (L 1.53m; Wth 0.36-0.48m; T 0.22m), missing the upper left corner, is decorated with a two-line Latin cross with expanded terminals, outlined by a recessed channel. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 30 January 2012

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