Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00220 Dimensions: H 0.16, W 0.18, T 0.03 Centre of a double outline ring cross with hollow angles. The centre is lozenge shaped with a hollow roundel in it. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984 Condition: Fragment with centre and part of two cross arms.. 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 8th to 10th century AD, consistent with early Christian cross-slabs in Ireland. The design may reflect both Christian symbolism and prehistoric artistic traditions, possibly used as a grave marker or commemorative monument.