Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00028 Dimensions: H 0.177, W 0.68-0.38, T 0.09 Two small outline crosses above each end of the inscription. A large amount of the slab is unused. The lower part of the slab seems to have carving marks on it. This was possibly an upright slab. Inscription: 'MAELIOHAIN EPS' in one line below the crosses. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822 Condition: Streaked with lime but otherwise complete.. 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), based on the style of the cross-carving and its association with Clonmacnoise, a major monastic site. The slab may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument, reflecting Christian symbolism and early Irish monastic tradition.