Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00188 Dimensions: H 0.73, W 0.50, T 0.042 A plain outline ring cross with hollow angles. The arms terminate in loops. Inscription: There is an inscription running either side of the upper arm of the cross 'DUBINSE'. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1872. Condition: Complete but worn. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-34, 35, 257, 272 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XIV, no. 36 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 120, Fig 15, no. 3. 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

Dated to the early medieval period, likely 8th to 10th century AD, the cross-slab reflects Christian symbolism associated with monastic sites like Clonmacnoise. Such slabs were often used as grave markers or commemorative monuments, indicating a connection to early Irish Christianity.