Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00032 Dimensions: Unknown. A Plain outline cross with inscription beneath. Inscription: 'CUMASA'. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822 Condition:Now lost. Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XV, no. 37. 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

Dated to the early Christian period (6th–10th century), the cross-slab likely served as a grave marker or memorial. The inscription "CUMASA" may be a personal name or dedication, reflecting early Irish Christian funerary practice.