Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00084 Dimensions: H 0.27, W 0.27, T 0.024 The cross stem, centre and lateral arms that survive show an outline cross with rectangular centre and terminals inside a single line rectilinear frame. Outside the remaining corner of the frame are short loops. Inscription: Beneath the frame is an incomplete inscription 'EDGAL'. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58 Condition: Worn fragment with stem, part of centre and left/right arms. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-101, 467. 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, based on the style of the cross. Such cross-slabs were often associated with Christian burial sites and may have had a commemorative or liturgical function.