Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00256 Dimensions: H 0.495, W 0.415, T 0.02 Linear cross with circular centre inside a single line rectilinear frame. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905 Condition: Complete but very flaked. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-151, 430, 721. 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

Early medieval Christian cross-slab, likely 8th to 10th century, associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise; such crosses often symbolized Christian faith and may have marked burials or served as devotional objects.