What is recorded here
This is the original location of the 'Castledillon Stone', a very fine 13th century effigial slab of limestone now in the Market House in Kildare town - see KD022-029073-.
Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy
Date of upload: 10 June 2011
Effigial tomb; medieval period (13th century). Its significance lies in the presence of the well-preserved effigial slab, which provides insight into medieval funerary art and burial practices in Ireland.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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