Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00205 Dimensions: H 0.32, W 0.18, T 0.085 Surviving part of two cross arms, centre and frame show a double outline hollow angled ring cross inside a two line rectilinear frame. Small voided triangular design on the cross arm pointing towards the centre. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905 Condition: Large very worn fragment. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1391. 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, associated with early Christian monastic activity in Clonmacnoise. The cross design reflects Insular art traditions and may have had a liturgical or commemorative function.