Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00402 Dimensions: H 0.415, W 0.35, T 0.021 Double outline cross with median line and semicircular arm terminal with a fret pattern. The cross is deeply incised but has suffered from flaking. Inscription: 'O…GAL' Evidence of discovery: H.S. Crawford 1909. Condition: Fragment with upper arm terminal. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-163, 225, 228, 229. 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

Likely dates to the early medieval period (7th–10th century), associated with Christian monastic activity in Clonmacnoise. The cross design reflects Insular art traditions and may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument.