Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00302 Dimensions: H 0.865, W 0.465, T 0.08 Triple outline expansional cross with median line. The semicircular terminal expansioins all have fret pattern and the central circular expansion has a very fine spiral pattern made up of 'S' and 'C' curves. Inscription: 'OR DO THUATHAL SAER' inscribed vertically 'A prayer for Thuathal the craftsman'. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1949. Condition: Complete but very weathered. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-325, 591, 354, 539, 542, 590, 594-596 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 133, Fig 24, no. 4. 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 9th to 10th century AD, based on the style of the expansional cross typical of early medieval Christian art in Ireland. Such crosses were often used as grave-markers or commemorative monuments, reflecting both Christian symbolism and the artistic traditions of the monastic settlement at Clonmacnoise.