Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00139 Dimensions: H 0.56, W 0.60, T 0.07 Double outline ring cross inside a four line rectilinear frame. The arm ends are wedge-shaped. Inscription: Above the frame is a very worn inscription 'TACH' Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984 Condition: Part of left arm and stem plus frame damaged. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1443. 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

Dateable to the early medieval period, likely 8th to 10th century AD, the cross-slabs of Clonmacnoise were typically used as high-status grave markers or commemorative monuments. The ringed cross and rectilinear framing reflect Christian symbolism, common in monastic sites, and may relate to local saints or important figures associated with the Clonmacnoise monastery.