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Graveslab in Fethard

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In the graveyard (TS070-040044-) of the Augustinian abbey (TS070-040004-), lying flat between the external E wall of the N transept and external N wall of the nave. The lower portion of this slab is missing. This slab (L 1.75m; Wth 1.07m; T 0.11m) is decorated with a seven-armed segmental-headed cross, in relief, with fleur-de-lis terminals. The cross-head has a floral motifs in each of the four central sections. There is a three-barred knop at the base of the cross-head. There is an inscription in latin, in Black Letter script, along the top and dexter border which Maher (1997, 58) transcribes as: HIC JACET PETRUS BU(TLER)/.... .... QUI ME FIERI FECIT PIT ORTE EI' PETRUS.... Knowles (1903, 141) translates this as 'Here lie Peter Butler and Norah O'Quinn, 'Or Kenny,' who erected this Monument. Peter Butler died XI day of Jan. A.D. 1571'. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 16 January 2012

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