What is recorded here

One quadrant of a broken cross-slab survives at Clonmacnoise, measuring 0.38 by 0.37.5 by 0.06, with an outline cross and median line inside a two-line frame. The inner line cuts across the cross arms and forms corner squares. The stone is flaked, worn, and unmarked by writing, yet its geometry still holds the shape of the lost whole.

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00051 Dimensions: H 0.38, W 0.37.5, T 0.06 Only one quadrant survives showing an outline cross with median line inside a two line frame. The inner line of the frame intersects in the corners forming squares. It also cuts across the arms of the cross. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984 Condition: Fragment of corner of stone. Flaked and worn. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1357. 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 8th to 10th century AD, consistent with early Christian cross-slabs in Ireland. The cross may have had a liturgical or commemorative function, possibly marking a grave or sacred space.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.