Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00152 Dimensions: H 0.489, W 0.84, T 0.035 Outline ring cross with square centre, the ring and terminals are double outline. The arms ends are looped. Inscription: 'OR DO BROTUR' is inscribed across the upper arm of the cross. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822 Condition: Large broken fragment. Part of stem found later. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-269, 378, 861 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p IX, no. 24 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 119, Fig 14, no. 13. 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

Prehistoric period not applicable; the cross-slab is medieval in origin, likely 8th to 11th century AD, associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise. It may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument, reflecting early Christian art and devotion in Ireland.