Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00049 Dimensions: H 0.60, W 0.41 Outline cross with crosslet at the centre and with short lines jutting towards the centre from the centre of the frame, all enclosed by a two line rectilinear frame. Underneath the frame is an inscription. Inscription: '[AI]LGA'. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905. The upper portion was probably found by the OPW in 1954-58. Condition: Two fragments, top left portion lost; weathered. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-85, 489, 783 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 106, Fig 6, no. 13. 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 design may reflect Christian symbolism, possibly used as a grave marker or commemorative slab, common in monastic sites like Clonmacnoise.