Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00577 Dimensions: H 0.14, W 0.25, T 0.055 Single line frame with the inscription inside. Incription: The tops of the letters only 'OLMT' or 'OI…L'. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Fragment of inscription, very worn.. 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, possibly 8th to 10th century, based on the style of the cross-slab and inscribed letters. The inscription may represent an early form of Christian dedication or a personal name, typical of monastic or memorial contexts in Clonmacnoise.