Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00119 Dimensions: H 0.235, W 019, T 0.022 A six petal marigold pattern inside a single line circular frame. The cross arms are carved in relief and the base of each arm forms the circular frame. This tends to emphasise the cross of arcs. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58 Condition: Damaged. Two cross arms and part of frame missing. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-396, 1258. 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 (7th–10th century AD), consistent with the monastic and ecclesiastical activity at Clonmacnoise. The marigold motif may symbolize spiritual purity or resurrection, commonly found in Christian iconography of the time.