Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00319 Dimensions: H 0.828, W 0.405, T 0.063 Barely decipherable outline of an outline expansional cross with median line, blank(?) semicircular termianls and centre with a trieskilon. Inscription: Unreadable. Petrie recorded it as 'OR DO MUIEDACH' Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1872. Condition: Very worn slab. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-170, 921 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p LVII, no. 139. 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 Christian period, likely 7th to 10th century. The cross design reflects typical Insular Christian symbolism, possibly used as a grave marker or commemorative monument, associated with the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise.