Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00052 Dimensions: H 0.28, W 0.435, T 0.035 Outline cross with median line inside a two line frame. The line of the cross forms the inner line of the frame and the median line goes right up to the outer line of the frame. Inscription: Part of an illegible inscription survives. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984 Condition: Fragment of quarter of cement damaged stone. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1390. 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

Early Christian period, likely 7th to 10th century. The cross-slab may have served as a grave marker or memorial, reflecting the Christian monastic tradition of Clonmacnoise.