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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

What is recorded here

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00650 Dimensions: H 0.135, W 0.23, T 0.03 Outline frame with fret patterning on it. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Fragment of the frame.. 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 dating to the early medieval period (5th–10th century), the cross-slab reflects Christian symbolism and craftsmanship associated with monastic sites like Clonmacnoise. Its outline frame with fret patterning may indicate a liturgical or commemorative function, though its specific meaning or dedication is unknown.

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