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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00282 Dimensions: H 0.70, W 0.50, T 0.012 Outline expansional cross with median line. The circular central and semicircular terminal expansioins are blank. The cross may be unfinished as there are possible construction marks in the centre and the terminals. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58. Condition: Complete. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-245. 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
Probably dates to the early medieval period (5th–11th century). Likely used as a grave marker or commemorative monument, reflecting Christian symbolism in a historically significant monastic landscape.

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