Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00112 Dimensions: H 0.305, W 0.24, T 0.022 A double outline cross of arcs with circular centre (see CLN00111 and CL00113) inside a two line circular frame. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58 Condition: Left side damaged. Considerable recent weathering. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-358. 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

Likely dates to the early Christian period (6th–10th century). The double outline cross with circular centre is typical of Irish high crosses, often associated with monastic sites like Clonmacnoise, and may have had a liturgical or commemorative function.