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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00561 Dimensions: H 0.325, W 0.256, T 0.026 Initial cross preceding an incomplete two line inscription. Inscription: 'OR[DO] G[R]' Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905. Condition: Fragment with cross and inscription. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-421, 116. 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
Early medieval Christian cross-slab, likely 8th to 10th century, associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise. The inscription may indicate a dedication or ownership, possibly "Ord [of] Gr[...]".

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