What is recorded here

Tomb is a tomb (effigial) in Waterford City, County Waterford, Ireland. The 16th-century female effigy appears on a rectangular limestone slab, of which only the upper half survives, at the south side of the cathedral nave. The woman has joined hands on her breast and wears a V-necked, pleated, belted gown with poke sleeves over a tunic. Her face was recarved, and her head rests on a single cushion.

From: Bradley, J., Halpin, A. and King, H. (1989) Urban archaeology Survey of Waterford City and County, 2 vols. Unpublished report commissioned by the Office of Public Works. vol. 2, 241. Female effigy. 16th century. S side of the nave of the Cathedral (WA009-005020-). This rectangular limestone slab, of which only the upper half survives, is on the S side of the cathedral. It depicts a woman with hands joined on the breast in a V-necked, pleated and belted gown with poke sleeves over a tunic. The face has been recarved and her head now rests on a single cushion. Dims. 1.13m x 0.63m; T 0.26m. Hunt (1974) 235. Date of upload: 24 August 2010

16th-century effigial tomb; likely medieval in origin. Significance lies in its effigy, which provides insight into funerary practices and artistic styles of the period in Waterford.

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