Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00148 Dimensions: H 0.98, W 0.665, T 0.078 An outline ring cross, the arms of the cross joined together by the ring. The cross stem ends in two single line spirals. The inscription runs horizontally above the cross. Inscription: The inscription 'DOMNA' is damaged. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822 Condition: Complete but the inscription is damaged. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-335 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XLII, no. 106 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 119, Fig 14, no. 2. 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

Date likely to the early medieval period (8th–10th century AD), associated with Christian monastic activity in Clonmacnoise. The ringed cross and spiral motifs may symbolize both Christian and pre-Christian spiritual traditions, reflecting the cultural transition of the period.