Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00041 Dimensions: H 0.45, W 0.425, T 0.015 Petrie's drawing of this slab is totally inaccurate. A series of interlocking outline crosses inside a single line frame. The pattern has completely broken down on the left side of the slab. The inscription is in a panel beneath the frame. Inscription: 'TIRUCIST'. The inscription is very worn. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822. Later lost but found again by the OPW 1954-58 Condition: Upper part of the design has been lost. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-374, 813 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p LXV, no. 156 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 105, Fig 5, no. 8. 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), reflecting Christian symbolism associated with monastic sites like Clonmacnoise. The interlocking crosses may signify liturgical or commemorative use, possibly linked to local saints or religious figures.