What is recorded here

That is the Tomb, a broken limestone torso lying against the chancel wall in County Kildare. Tradition claims it belongs to Gerald Fitzmaurice, Lord of Offaly, who founded the friary and died in 1287. The missing legs and upper chest suggest violence or neglect, yet the surviving carve still points to a man powerful enough to build a house for death itself.

Lying on the ground against the N wall of the chancel of the friary church (KD014-026005-). A carved limestone fragment depicting a torso, but the upper chest and legs are missing. Traditionally identified with Gerald Fitzmaurice, Lord of Offaly, who is reputed to have founded the friary and who died in 1287. (Bradley et al. 1986, vol. 2, 148) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011

Effigial tomb fragment, medieval period. Likely associated with a local noble or cleric, its significance lies in its artistic and historical connection to the friary church and possible links to Gerald Fitton.

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