Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00428 Dimensions: H 0.185, W 0.212, T 0.043 Outline expansional cross with median line and two blank elongated semicircular terminals. The terminals have little looped ends coming off sideways rather than on top as is usual. Inscription: 'OR DO' which could be vertical or horizontal. The 'O' has a horizontal line in it. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58. Condition: Worn fragment with upper cross/right arm terminal. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-167. 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 (8th–11th century AD), consistent with Christian cross-slabs in Ireland. The design may reflect a fusion of Pictish and Irish artistic traditions, possibly marking a Christian burial or ecclesiastical boundary.