Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00321 Dimensions: H 0.908, W 0.56, T 0.137 Outline expansional cross with median line, blank semicircular terminals with loops and a circular central expansion with four arm spiral. Inscription: 'OR DO MAEL FINNIA' inscribed vertically. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822. Condition: Complete. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-203, 598 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p LXI, no. 148 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 134, Fig 25, 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 early medieval period (7th–10th century AD), consistent with the monastic and ecclesiastical traditions of Clonmacnoise. The cross-slab may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument, reflecting Christian symbolism and artistic styles of the time.