Graveslab

The National Monuments Service's description

This recumbent 17th-century graveslab (1.79m x 0.54m) is located within the church (GA104-148004-) adjacent to the S wall. It is described by Chapple (1997, no. 114) as follows: ‘The whole of the upper portion of the stone is carved with a double-banded, low relief latticework based on the intersection of lozenge, saltire cross, and Greek cross shapes with a central circle. The four sides of the panel where these features intersect are marked by semi-circles, while the corners are marked by quadrant-circles. Extending from the base of this decorated cross head is a low relief shaft, terminating on a base of three grieces. Approximately, half-way down the length of the shaft, on either side, is a small, rectangular panel carved in relief. Each is uninscribed and undecorated, though may originally have been painted. Above these, at approximately one-quarter length down the shaft, are two low relief "IHS" monograms, one placed on either side of the shaft. Each bears a cross patteé, fitched, springing from the cross-bar of the H. In both instances the letter 'S' leans slightly to the right. Below this again, to the left of the cross shaft, are what appear to be the very worn, relief numerals ‘l’ and ‘6’ To the right of the shaft is a very indistinct carving of what appears to be a relief number ‘5’, followed by a much more distinct number ‘4’, also carved in relief.’

Compiled by: Paul Walsh

Date of upload: 10 January 2014

The attached image is uploaded courtesy of Robert M. Chapple.

References

Chapple, R.M. 1997 Cillogcillín. Gravestone inscriptions from the graveyard of Killogilleen, Craughwell, Co. Galway. Belfast. Oculus Obscura Press.