Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00016 Dimensions: H 0.545, W 0.76 A small linear cross with bifid terminals beneath the inscription. Inscription: A two line inscription 'OR DO CHONDDEN'. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822 Condition: Complete but very worn and damaged by lime. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1404 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p LXX, no. 169 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 102, Fig 1, no. 6. 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

A small Christian cross-slab from the early medieval period, likely 8th to 10th century, associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise. The inscription "OR DO CHONDDEN" is a dedication to a saint or holy figure, reflecting early Irish Christian devotion.