Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00214 Dimensions: H 0.22, W 0.195, T 0.016 A double outline ring cross with hollow angles enclosed by a two line frame, the inner line of which is made up by the outer line of the cross. There is a central lozenge with roundels in the voids. Carving marks can still be seen quite clearly. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58 Condition: Fragment. Part of centre, 2 cross arms and frame. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-95, 447, 451. 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

A 9th- to 10th-century Christian cross-slab, likely associated with the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise; its ringed cross design reflects early Irish monastic art and may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument.