The stone memorial, shaped like a coffin that tapers from top to bottom, measures 1.86 metres in length, with a width of 0.78 metres at the top narrowing to 0.66 metres at the base. At just 10 centimetres thick, this weathered slab has survived over three centuries of Irish weather whilst maintaining its carved inscription.

The graveslab commemorates Jenat Browne, who died in October 1689, a turbulent year in Irish history that saw the beginning of the Williamite War. Her memorial represents the type of funerary monument favoured by prosperous families of the period; coffin-shaped gravestones were particularly popular in Ulster during the 17th and 18th centuries. The tapering design, wider at the shoulders and narrower at the feet, symbolically echoed the human form whilst providing a dignified marker for the deceased.

Today, this graveslab serves as a tangible link to Fahan’s past, offering visitors a glimpse into the commemorative practices of late 17th century Ireland. Though modest compared to grander memorials found elsewhere, Jenat Browne’s gravestone stands as an enduring testament to individual remembrance in a small Irish parish, crafted at a time when the country stood on the brink of significant political and social change.