Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00108 Dimensions: H 0.865, W 0.585, T 0.10 An outline cross of arcs inside a single line circular frame. The inscription runs vertically down the slab. This slab is now owned by the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin. Inscription: 'OR DO STEFAN' Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1949 Condition: Complete National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81- Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 111, Fig 9, 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

Probably dates to the early medieval period (6th–11th century). Likely used as a Christian grave marker or memorial, reflecting the monastic heritage of Clonmacnoise.