Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00079 Dimensions: H 0.57, W 0.44, T 0.04 Outline cross with square terminals inside a two line circular frame. In each of the terminals there are mark up lines for more work on the slab (see also CLN00081). Inscription: 'MARCUS' - placed above the frame is badly laid out, very worn and barely legible. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905 Condition: Edges of stone damaged. Some weathering. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-392, 708, 710 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 113, Fig 10, no. 10. 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 commemorative monument, reflecting the Christian heritage of Clonmacnoise, a historically significant monastic site.