Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00231 Dimensions: A 0.22 x 0.15 x 0.115cm B 0.395 x 0.222 x 105cm An outline ring cross with hollow angles. Inscription: 'OT DO' above left of cross 'O' above left arm, 'E' in upper arm, 'A' below left arm. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905 Condition: In two pieces, part of cross head, left/upper arms. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1364. 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

Dated to the early medieval period (c. 7th–10th century), the cross-slab likely served as a funerary or commemorative monument, reflecting Christian symbolism in a monastic or ecclesiastical context. The inscription may represent an early form of personal or place name, though its exact meaning remains undeciphered.