Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00007 Dimensions: H 0.54, W 0.44, T 0.04 Linear cross with stepped centre and terminals inside a single line rectilinear frame. There are curves in the corner angles. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Du Noyer 1868 Condition: Complete but worn. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-79, 92, 431, 793. 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), associated with Christian monastic activity at Clonmacnoise. The cross-slab may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument, reflecting the artistic and religious traditions of early Irish Christianity.