Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00560 Dimensions: H 0.16, W 0.135, T 0.022 Part of a linear cross with bifid terminals, cut on to a letter. Inscription: Possibly part of the letter 'O'. Evidence of discovery:Davis 1984. Condition: Part of cross 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

Probably dates to the early medieval period (7th–10th century AD), associated with Christian monastic activity in Clonmacnoise. The cross-slab may have served as a funerary or commemorative marker, with the cross and possible letter indicating an early form of Christian symbolism or inscription.