Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00375 Dimensions: Up 0.312 x 0.325 x 0.03 Low 0.55 x 0.45 x 0.38 Double outline cross with a circular central and triangular terminal expansions. The left terminal had an interlace knot, the stem terminal an unusual fret pattern and the centre has an interlace pattern. Inscription: 'OR D[O MAE]L FIN[NI]A'. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822. Condition: Two fragments; complete in 1822. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-953, 973 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p LIII, no. 130 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 134, Fig 25, no. 3. 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 to the early medieval period, likely 8th to 10th century AD, associated with Christian monastic activity in Clonmacnoise. The cross-slab may have marked a grave or served as a memorial, reflecting the area's historical role as a religious and cultural centre.