Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00427 Dimensions: H 0.49, W 0.57, T 0.07 Outline expansional cross with median line and plain semicircular terminal expansion. The slab is badly fractured and on the point of disintegration. Inscription: 'MARTHINE' runs vertically down (?) the slab. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822. Condition: Fragment with stem and terminal of cross. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81- Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XV, no. 40 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 132, Fig 23, no. 14 (POSSIBLE ????). 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, given the Christian cross form typical of monastic sites like Clonmacnoise. It may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument, reflecting the area's historical role as an important religious centre.