Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00069 Dimensions: H 0.24, W 0.175, T 0.015 Outline cross with median line triangular expanded terminals. No Inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davies 1984 Condition: Fragment. Cross stem damaged. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-294. 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 settlement of Clonmacnoise; such crosses often served as grave markers or commemorative monuments. The triangular expanded terminals may reflect regional stylistic influences or symbolic Christian iconography.