Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00006 Dimensions: H 0.29, W 0.24 Linear cross with stepped centre inside an outline frame. Very Lightly chipped off the surface of the stone. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58 Condition: Lower line of the frame is broken off. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-287, 439. 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

Early Christian period, likely 7th to 10th century. The cross design reflects Insular Christian art and may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument, associated with the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise.