Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00086 Dimensions: H 0.56, W 0.355, T 0.035 Double outline cross with rectangular terminals and centre inside a three line frame, the inner two lines of which are made up by the cross. Inscription: 'ADMOER INGEN DUNA' above the frame is in two lines, the second above the first. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822 Condition: Some weathering. Left side of slab damaged. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81- 109, 478, 755 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XXVIII, no. 72 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 113, Fig 10, no. 6. 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

9th- to 10th-century AD; the cross-slab likely served a Christian funerary or commemorative function, reflecting the monastic heritage of Clonmacnoise. Its design may incorporate both Insular and early Romanesque artistic influences.