Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00192 Dimensions: Unknown. Ring cross with looped terminals except on the base which is plain. Inscription: Inscribed 'ROEIN' Evidence of discovery: Drawn by Petrie in 1822. Condition: Lost before 1872. Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p V, no. 15. 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 early medieval (7th–10th century), associated with Christian monastic activity in Clonmacnoise. The ring cross and inscription suggest a funerary or commemorative function, with 'ROEIN' likely a personal name.