Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00117 Dimensions: H 0.40, W 0.52, T 0.044 A six petal marigold pattern inside a line circular frame. The beginning of the four lines of an inscription can be seen to the right of the marigold design. Inscription: 'O…R[?]…BR[?]…MAI…' Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984 Condition: In two pieces. Design complete. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-704. 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 Christian period (7th–10th century AD), based on the marigold motif and inscribed cross-slabs common in monastic sites like Clonmacnoise. The marigold design may symbolize resurrection or spiritual life, and the partial inscription may have been a commemorative text, typical of early Irish Christian funerary art.