Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00140 Dimensions: H 0.39, W 0.39, T 0.025 Oultine ring cross with median line. The ring is stepped and the outer line of the cross forms the inner line of the two line rectilinear frame. Inscription: Possibly part of an inscription along the top of the slab which is no longer legible. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905 Condition: Worn - only half the slab survives. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-60, 795. 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

9th- to 10th-century Christian cross slab, likely associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise. The stepped ring and median line suggest a High Cross design, used for religious or commemorative purposes.