Wall monument in Leixlip, County Kildare

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What is recorded here

In the N wall of the chancel arch in St Mary's Church (KD011-004003-). According to Bradley et al. (1986 vol. 3, 317), two rectangular plaques are set in an architectural frame. The upper stone (dims. H 0.58m; Wth 0.41m) bears the White and Moore coat of arms, while the lower stone (dims. H 0.44m; Wth 0.92m) bears a badly incised inscription, with the date 1664.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KD011-004008

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