Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00588 Dimensions: H 0.15, W 0.125, T 0.045 Two lines (?) with letters beneath. Inscription 'LD'. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Fragment with part of cross arm and inscription.. 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, given the Christian cross and Latin inscription. The letters 'LD' may denote a personal name or ownership, reflecting early monastic or ecclesiastical use in the area.