Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00090 Dimensions: H 0.205, W 0.21, T 0.03 Part of the cross stem and circular frame that survive show a double outline cross with square centre and rectangular terminals in a two line circular frame. Beneath the frame is a damaged inscription. Inscription: 'SR[?]EDG[?]'. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1949 Condition: Fragment with part of stem/inscription/frame surviving. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1311. 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

Early Christian period, likely 7th to 10th century. The double outline cross with square centre is typical of Irish high crosses, often associated with monastic sites like Clonmacnoise, and may have had a liturgical or commemorative function.