Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00170 Dimensions: H 0.30, W 0.205, T 0.03 Double outline ring cross with square centre. Slab badly worn since photographed in 1954-58. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58 Condition: Two badly worn fragments. Part of left arm, stem. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-253. 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 Christian period, 7th to 10th century. The cross may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument, reflecting Christian symbolism in a monastic or settlement context.