Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00580 Dimensions: H 4ins, W 7ins, T 3ins Part of a three line rectilinear frame. Inscription: The letters 'FR'. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1949. Condition: Now lost.. 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 Christian period (5th–9th century AD), given the presence of the Christian cross and the initials 'FR', possibly denoting a name or ownership. Such grave-slabs were often used to mark Christian burials and may have had both religious and commemorative significance.