Tomb

A large collection of cross slabs, grave slabs, decorated stones and three effigies (See KD022-029023- and KD022-029027- to KD022-029057-), dating from the 10th to the 17th centuries have been placed in St. Brigid’s Cathedral (KD022-029005-). KD022-029038-: Four decorated limestone fragments; three in the S transept and a fourth laid against the outer face of the chancel’s E gable wall. According to Bradley et al. (1986 vol. 3, 232-33 Fig. 109), the fragments form part of an elaborate table tomb (surviving max. Wth 2.71m; H 0.62m) decorated with Christ crucified on a Latin cross, bead and reel mouldings, pillastered niches with foliated stems, ivy, grapes and animals including a sheep, a winged animal with talons, a fox-and goose and three human heads. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 2 February 2012

Table tomb; dates primarily to the 10th to 17th centuries. Its significance lies in the collection of cross slabs, grave slabs, and effigies, reflecting medieval Christian funerary art and the historical presence of St. Brigid’s influence in the region.