Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00044 Dimensions: H 0.29.5, W 0.255, T 0.07 Outline cross with angular centre inside a two line frame, the inner line of which is made up by the cross arm. The cross and inscription have been carved by pocking. Inscription: There are four letters of an inscription 'LTUAE'. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984 Condition: Fragment of part of stone. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1446. 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 (7th–10th century AD), associated with Christian monastic activity at Clonmacnoise. The cross may have served a funerary or commemorative function, typical of high crosses found in monastic sites.