Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00643 Dimensions: H 0.30, W 0.17, T 0.06 Three line border with fret pattern. Possible double outline cross, very worn and too damaged to be sure. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58. Condition: Fragment of a frame. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-852. 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 medieval, likely 8th to 10th century, associated with Christian monastic activity at Clonmacnoise. The cross may have had a liturgical or commemorative function, though its precise meaning or dedication is unclear due to damage.