Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00095 Dimensions: H 0.44, W 0.38, T 0.038 An outline cross with hollow angles inside a two line rectilinear frame, the line of the cross making up the inner line of the frame. Inscriptioin: Beneath the frame there is the inscription 'RECTGUS' Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1949 Condition: Complete but some signs of weathering. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-379, 481, 774 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 113, Fig 10, no. 15. 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 at Clonmacnoise. The cross-slab may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument, reflecting the spread of Christianity in early Ireland.