Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00115 Dimensions: A 0.19 x 0.225 x 0.01 B 0.27 x 0.07 x 0.018 Double outline cross of arcs with triangular terminals inside a circular single line frame. There are two linear crosses also but it is not possible to tell wether they were carved as part of the design or later. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58 Condition: The slab is in two fragments. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-403. 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

Probably dates to the early medieval period (7th–10th century), associated with Christian monastic activity at Clonmacnoise. The cross design may reflect liturgical or commemorative use, common in Irish high crosses of the period.