Straboe Grave Slab


The Straboe Grave Slab is a medieval grave slab located in Straboe, County Carlow, Ireland. It is protected under the National Monuments Acts.

Location

The grave slab is located outside the ruined Templeboy church, approximately 6 km southeast of Castledermot, and 1.5 km north of the River Slaney. A holy well, castle, ringfort and spring are also located nearby.

Description

The grave slab measures. There is a Latin cross at the wider end and a Maltese cross inscribed at the narrower end. The ends are V-shaped. Its shape is similar to the De Profundis Stone in Kilbride, County Westmeath.