Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00405 Dimensions: H 0.53, W 0.78, T 0.081 Triple outline cross with median line. The arm tapers into the terminal with rounded corners and tapers into the centre but with angular corners. The surviving terminal is decorated with fret ornament. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905. Condition: In two fragments - only the arm (or stem) remains. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-174, 934. 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 9th to 11th century AD, reflecting the early Christian tradition in Ireland. The triple outline cross, a common motif in Irish high crosses, may have had both religious and symbolic significance, possibly marking a grave or serving as a Christian monument.