Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00056 Dimensions: H 0.425, W 0.40, T 0.045 Outline cross with stepped centre inside a two line frame, the inner line of which is made up by the cross arms. The stone is carved by pocking. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905 Condition: Slight damage to lower left corner of frame. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-87, 446, 797. 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, possibly 8th to 10th century AD, given the style of the cross and the context of Clonmacnoise as an important monastic site. Such cross-slabs were often used as grave markers or commemorative monuments, reflecting Christian symbolism and local artistic traditions.