Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00029 Dimensions: H 0.64, W 0.475, T 0.07 Outline cross with pointed cross stem. Inscription: 'TETL[AL]'. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822. Condition: Very worn. Upper part and right side damaged. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-138, 301, 640, 1312 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 106, Fig 6, no. 1 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XXIV, no. 59. 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

Dateable to the early Christian period, likely 8th to 10th century AD, the cross-slab reflects the monastic tradition of Clonmacnoise. The inscription "TETL[AL]" may be a personal name or abbreviation, typical of early Irish memorial stones.