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Not marked on the 1841 and 1907 editions of the OS 6-inch maps. Recently placed with altar-tomb (LA029-012). A large circular granite font (diam c. 0.8m, H c. 0.4m, T c. 0.15m) with a central drain-hole (diam. c. 0.1m) (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 394). Found in the garden of Abbeyleix demesne. Site of abbey (LA029-013001-) nearby.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 17 December 2007
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