Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00059 Dimensions: H 0.35, W 0.30, T 0.08 Outline cross with stepped center inside a two line frame. The inner line of the frame is made up by the cross. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905 Condition: Only half the slab survives; defaced by cement. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-495. 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 medieval Christian cross-slab, likely 8th to 10th century, associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise. It may have served as a grave marker or liturgical object, reflecting the artistic and religious traditions of the Irish monastic schools.