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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00060 Dimensions: H 0.235, W 0.22, T 0.05 Outline cross with stepped center inside a two line frame, the inner line of which is made up by the cross. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davies 1984 Condition: Cement damaged fragment with part of centre/two arms/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
Early medieval Christian cross-slab, likely 8th to 10th century, associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise. The stepped center and double-line framing reflect Insular artistic traditions, possibly symbolizing spiritual duality or liturgical significance.

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