Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

National Monument No. 81. Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00001 Dimensions: H 0.25, W 0.215, T 0.02 Simple linear cross taking up the whole slab. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58. Condition: Damaged and flaked on right side. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-130. 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

Early Christian period, likely 7th to 10th century. The simple cross may have marked a burial or served as a memorial, reflecting the monastic significance of Clonmacnoise.