Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00055 Dimensions: H 0.40, W 0.34, T 0.035 An outline cross inside a two line circular frame. There is an outline cross with slightly expanded terminals inside the main cross. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58 Condition: Complete but very worn and weathered. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-362, 698. 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

Date likely to the early medieval period (7th–10th century AD), associated with Christian monastic activity in Clonmacnoise. The cross design may reflect liturgical or commemorative use, typical of grave-slabs in monastic cemeteries.