Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00081 Dimensions: H 0.37, W 0.31 Outline cross with median line, square centre and rectangular terminals. The right cross arm consists of two lines, the other three have only small, presumably mark up lines suggesting the cross is unfinished. There is a lozenge shaped central depression. No inscriptioin. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58 Condition: Slight damage on right side. Some weathering. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-291, 442. 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

Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise is likely early medieval (7th–10th century), reflecting Christian symbolism associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise. The stylized cross may have served as a grave marker or memorial, common in early Irish Christian cemeteries.