Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00416 Dimensions: H 0.30, W 0.20, T 0.10 Looped semicircular terminal expansion with possible fret pattern. Inscription: Part of an inscription above the termainl 'EL'. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Fragment with part of inscription and terminal.. 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, possibly 8th to 10th century AD, based on the style of the cross-slab and inscription. The fragmentary inscription may represent a personal name or dedication, common in Christian funerary or commemorative contexts of the time.