Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00010 Dimensions: H 0.378, W 0.40 This quernstone used as a graveslab bears a linear cross with a border decorated with meander fret and cord work. It is now in the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin. Inscription: 'SECHNASACH'. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1872 Condition: Complete but worn. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81- Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XLIV, no. 113 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 102, Fig 1, no. 14. 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

This cross-slab, dating likely to the early medieval period (7th–10th century AD), reflects Christian symbolism and craftsmanship associated with monastic sites like Clonmacnoise. The linear cross and decorative border suggest a funerary or commemorative function, possibly marking a Christian burial.