Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00066 Dimensions: H 0.36, W 0.31, T 0.05 An outline cross with bar terminals. The arms of the cross are formed of single lines with bar terminals. The cross stem is not straight and curves to the left. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905 Condition: Complete National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-288, 414, 630. 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 Christian cross slab, likely dating to the early medieval period (7th–10th century), associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise; such crosses often marked graves or had liturgical significance.