Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00033 Dimensions: Unknown. An outline cross with an inscription above either side of the upper arm of the cross. Above the inscription are two linear crosses. Inscription: 'RARCEN' Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822. Condition: Now lost. Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XVII, no. 44. 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, possibly 8th to 11th century AD, based on the cross and inscription style. Such cross-slabs were often used as grave markers or commemorative monuments, reflecting Christian symbolism and local monastic traditions.