Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00094 Dimensions: H 0.565, W 0.40, T 0.037 Outline cross with hollow angles in a single line frame. Inscription: Below the frame is the inscription 'MUIRGALAE' Evidence of discovery: Rubbing taken by Rev. J. Graves in 1869 Condition: Complete but weathered. Natural fissure on left. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-312, 480 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XLII, no. 107 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 113, Fig 10, no. 18. 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 medieval Christian cross-slab, likely 8th to 10th century, associated with the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise. The inscription "MUIRGALAE" may be a personal name or dedication, reflecting early Irish Christian funerary practice.