Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00155 Dimensions: H 1.95, W 0.98 Double outline ring cross with square centre. A triangular end to the cross end with an interlace knot. Inscription: 'OR DO ETICH' is inscribed horizontally above the arms of the cross. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822 Condition: Suffered badly since 1822 also spoilt by lime. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1408 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XXXIV, no. 89 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 122, Fig 16, no. 1. 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

Probably dates to the early medieval period (7th–10th century). The cross and inscription suggest a Christian funerary or commemorative function, likely associated with the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise.