Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00135 Dimensions: H 0.24, W 0.395, T 0.055 Outline ring cross with single line rectilinear frame. Inscription: Part of a neatly carved inscription 'AUR' - the 'A' and 'U' are joined. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Fragment of centre cross arms and inscription. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1349. 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 9th to 10th century AD, reflecting the early Christian period in Ireland. The ring cross and inscription may mark a Christian burial or memorial, with 'AUR' possibly representing a name or abbreviation associated with a local figure.