Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00250 Dimensions: Unknown. Ring cross and part of a fret decorated border. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58 Condition:Part of cross arm and frame. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-280. 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–11th century AD, consistent with early Christian monastic activity in Clonmacnoise. The ring cross and fret decoration suggest a liturgical or commemorative function, common in Irish high crosses of the period.