Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00161 Dimensions: H 0.48, W 0.389, T 0.02 Fragment of a very large cross slab with triple outline ring cross. Inscription: Part of an inscription 'OR DO' Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58 Condition: Left/Upper cross arms and partial inscription only. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-31, 38, 270, 855. 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

Dated to the early medieval period (c. 8th–10th century), the cross-slab likely served a Christian funerary or commemorative function. The triple outline ring cross is typical of Insular art, and the partial inscription "OR DO" may be an abbreviation of a personal name or religious phrase.