Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00251 Dimensions: H 0.155, W 0.23, T 0.04 Outline cross with outline circular frame of ring. The arms do not go outside the ring. There is plait work in the two-strand ring and spirals in the angles. Unfortunately it is only a fragment. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Fragment of cross arm and frame. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1449A. 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 other Christian cross-slabs in Clonmacnoise. The design may reflect both Christian symbolism and traditional Irish artistic motifs, possibly used as a grave marker or commemorative monument.