Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00596 Dimensions: H 0.125, W 0.14, T 0.035 No cross recorded. Inscription: Part of an inscription 'O]RD'. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: A worn fragment.. 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

Likely dating to the early medieval period, the fragmentary inscription 'O]RD' may be part of a Christian dedication or personal name. Its context in Clonmacnoise, a historically significant monastic site, suggests a possible ecclesiastical or commemorative function.