Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00085 Dimensions: H 0.454, W 0.354, T 0.037 Outline cross with square centre and terminals inside a three line rectilinear frame, the cross making up the inner two lines of the frame. Inscription: Above the frame 'FERGAL' Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822. Condition: Flaked and worn. Lower left portion broken off. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81- 83, 441 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p L, no. 125 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 113, Fig 10, no. 5. 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 (7th–10th century AD), given the Christian cross motif and style typical of monastic sites like Clonmacnoise. The cross may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument, reflecting early Irish Christian art and funerary practice.