Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00088 Dimensions: H 0.375, W 0.315, T 0.05 Outline cross with square centre and stepped terminals inside a single line circular frame. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58 Condition: Complete but very worn. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-50, 702. The Clonmacnoise inventory was compiled by the Office of Public Works. A copy of the record for this slab is available for inspection in the relevant Archaeological Survey of Ireland (SMR) file. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

Date likely to the early medieval period, possibly 8th to 10th century AD, given the cross design and context of Clonmacnoise as an important monastic site. The stepped terminals and circular frame may reflect Christian symbolism, potentially used as a grave marker or devotional object.