Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00377 Dimensions: H 0.705, W 0.29 - 0.26 Outline expansional cross with median line and semicircular terminals, the lateral ones with fret patterns and the upper and stem terminals with interlace knots. The centre has a fret pattern in it. Both cross and slab taper to the base. Inscription: 'OR DO GILLAOENA' a very worn inscription. The 'A' could be a 'U'. Evidence of discovery: Condition: Very worn; right termianl slightly damaged. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-453. 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 11th century AD, consistent with the high cross tradition in Ireland. The design may have had Christian symbolic meaning, possibly used as a grave marker or commemorative monument, and may be associated with the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise.