Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00407 Dimensions: H 0.603, W 0.395, T 0.042 A two line frame surrounds a triple outline cross with median line. The looped semicircular terminal contains a fret pattern. Inscription: Badly flaked inscription 'B]ERNN'. The first 'N' difficult to decipher. 'E' above the stem. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905. Condition: Very badly flaked fragment with stem terminal. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-205, 924 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 132, Fig 23, no. 16. 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, consistent with high crosses of the early Christian period in Ireland. The triple outline cross with median line and fret pattern may signify Christian symbolism, possibly associated with monastic activity at the important site of Clonmacnoise.