Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00154 Dimensions: H 0.475, W 0.665, T 0.095 Outline ring cross (?) with square centre. The cross stem is still decipherable but it is very worn. Inscription: Beneath the cross is the inscription 'COLMAN' Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984 Condition: Very worn. Part of centre and inscriptioin remain.. 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 medieval period (7th–10th century AD), associated with Christian monastic activity at Clonmacnoise. The ring cross symbolizes early Irish Christianity and may have marked a burial or served a liturgical function.