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Tomb — table tomb in Kildare

Tomb — table tomb
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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-). KD022-029038-: Four decorated limestone fragments; three in the S transept and a fourth laid against the outer face of the chancel’s E gable wall. According to Bradley et al. (1986 vol. 3, 232-33 Fig. 109), the fragments form part of an elaborate table tomb (surviving max. Wth 2.71m; H 0.62m) decorated with Christ crucified on a Latin cross, bead and reel mouldings, pillastered niches with foliated stems, ivy, grapes and animals including a sheep, a winged animal with talons, a fox-and goose and three human heads. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 2 February 2012

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