Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00200 Dimensions: H 0.96, W 0.63, T 0.05 Double outline ring cross with hollow angles. The three upper arms have stepped ends of an unusual type. The base of the cross stem is pointed. Inscription: 'MAEL TUILI' inscribed horizontally either side of the stem of the cross. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822 Condition: Complete. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-626 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XXIII, no. 56 National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81- Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 122, Fig 16, no. 10. 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

Probably dates to the early medieval period (7th–10th century). The stepped arm ends suggest a regional artistic style associated with monastic sites like Clonmacnoise, possibly linked to Christian funerary or commemorative practice.