Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00149 Dimensions: H 0.844, W 0.755, T 0.10 A double outline ring cross with square centre and single line ring. The inscription runs horizontally on either side of the upper arm of the cross. Inscription: 'OR DO ANGUS' the 'R' is very worn and the upper part of the 'U' has flaked away. Evidence of discovery: 1869 rubbing by Hennessy and Graves Condition: Complete but very worn. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1142 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 119, Fig 14, no. 9. 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 11th century AD, reflecting the early Christian period in Ireland. The cross and inscription may mark a Christian burial or memorial, typical of monastic sites like Clonmacnoise.