Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00569 Dimensions: H 0.242, W 0.13 Outline cross with median line inside a two line frame. The inner line of the frame is made up by the cross arm. Inscription: A very badly worn inscription 'AIR' (?). Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58. Condition: Fragment of a cross arm and frame. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-111, 449, 815. 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 Christian period, likely 7th to 10th century. The cross-slab may have served as a grave marker or memorial, reflecting the Christian symbolism and artistic traditions of monastic Clonmacnoise.