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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 portion of a graveslab (surviving L 0.62m; Wth 0.54m) with a chamfered edge which appears to be the sinister edge. The incised decoration is very worn. It is illustrated by Harte (1987, 411), with dimensions, but does not have a catalogue number or description. The illustration shows an incised cross-shaft, with knop. Harte (ibid.) suggests that this is possibly part of the broken graveslab (KK027-012023-) which has four double-lined circles terminating the shaft. Stylistically this graveslab dates to the 13th/14th century.
Reference:
Harte, R. 1987 Tombstones at Newtown Earley. Old Kilkenny Review 39, 408-17.
See attached:
KK027-012031-_01 Illustration from Harte 1987, 411
Compiled by: Jean Farrelly
Date of upload: 4 May 2023
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