Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00219 Dimensions: Unknown. Two line hollow angled ring cross in a frame with a lozenge on the intersection and corner pieces. Inscription: Inscribed 'TOICTHCR'. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1872. Condition: Lost after 1872. Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XI, no. 28. 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 Ireland. The cross and inscription may mark a Christian burial or memorial, with 'TOICTHCR' possibly a personal name or dedication.