What is recorded here

On the summit of an esker within view of Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly (OF005-004----) c. 4.5km to the ENE. An almost complete cross-slab (RO056-007003-) and fragments of nine others are displayed in the graveyard, but four recorded slabs are not present. This lost slab is described (Crawford 1913, 160, (b)) as '1 foot 11 inches by 1 foot 8 inches wide (dims c. 0.58m x 0.5m) incised with a circular border of step-pattern containing a ringed cross potent of two lines. Outside the circle are some remains of an inscription.' (Herity et al. 1997, 116, 017, Cloonburren 14) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 20 October 2014

Probably dating to the early Christian period (5th–10th century), the cross-slab may have served a religious or commemorative function, possibly associated with monastic activity in the region due to its proximity to Clonmacnoise. Such stones often bore Christian symbols and were used as markers or altars.

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