Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00068 Dimensions: H 0.897, W 0.64, T 0.08 Outline cross with median line and wedge shaped terminals. A two line inscription runs vertically down the slab. A first carving of the cross, preceding the second line of the inscription, has been erased. Inscription: 'ORDO DUBLITIR' Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822 Condition: Complete. Very worn and suffering from pollution. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-125, 134, 672 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XXI, no. 53 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 102, Fig 1, no. 11. 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

Date likely to the early medieval period (8th–10th century AD), associated with Christian monastic activity in Clonmacnoise. The cross and inscription may mark a burial or commemorate an individual, reflecting both religious significance and early Irish script traditions.