Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00274 Dimensions: Unknown. Outline cross with a median line and circular centre and terminals inside a two line circular frame. The slab was in two pieces. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58. Condition: Now lost. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-367 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 128, Fig 21, no. 13 (Possibly ??). 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

Likely dates to the early medieval period, associated with Christian monastic activity at Clonmacnoise. The cross design suggests a liturgical or commemorative function, common in monastic cemeteries.