Graveslab

The National Monuments Service's description

One of a large number of graveslabs (KK027-029005-; KK027-029015-, KK027-029016-, KK027-029021- to KK027-029051-) found at Kells Priory for Augustinian canons (KK027-029004-) which have been described and catalogued by Higgins (2007, 453-67).
A tapering slab (L 0.99m; Wth at top 0.36m; Wth at base 0.29m; T 0.2m), split horizontally in two, with a second deep split down its length. It has a chamfered edge on one side and a slight round bevel on the other. It is decorated with an incised cross, with the cross-shaft and part of a trefoil visible. It probably dates to the late 13th century. The slab was reused as a lintel in the N doorway, at first-floor level, of the postern tower which is located mid-way along the E wall of the inner court or monastic precinct. (Clyne 2007, 66; Higgins 2007, cat. no. 4, 466).

Ref.:
Higgins, J. 2007 The medieval funerary monuments. In M. Clyne, (ed.), Kells Priory, Co. Kilkenny: archaeological excavations by T. Fanning & M. Clyne, 453-67. Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Dublin.

Compiled by: Jean Farrelly

Date of upload: 29 May 2023

References

Clyne, M. 2007 Kells Priory, Co. Kilkenny: archaeological excavations by T. Fanning & M. Clyne. Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Dublin.