Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00193 Dimensions: H 4ft 5ins, W 3ft, T 5ins Ring cross with hollow angles. The head of the cross terminates in two spirals. The surface of the cross stem seems to be decorated with interlace. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905 Condition: Now lost.. 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 9th to 10th century AD, associated with early Christian Ireland. The ring cross with spiral terminals may symbolize spiritual transformation or eternity, commonly found in monastic and funerary contexts.