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St Brigid's Cathedral Stone Carving Collection


Pardon Stone 16th. century

Pardon Stone 16th. century

Ralph of Bristol, 1st. Norman bishop of Kildare, died 1232.

Ralph of Bristol, 1st. Norman bishop of Kildare, died 1232.

Effigy of Bishop Walter Wellesley

Effigy of Bishop Walter Wellesley
c. 1539
(top detail)
Wellesley Tomb

Wellesley Tomb (end detail)
Dragon Panel 16th. century


Dragon Panel 16th. century


Pre-Norman baptismal


Pre-Norman baptismal font.


Early Christian motif piece possibly dating from the 10th. century


Early Christian motif piece possibly dating from the 10th. century


12 -13th century cross slab Pre-Norman Grave Slab Effigy of Bishop Thomas of Leighlin Tomb

















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