Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00162 Dimensions: H 0.803, W 0.415 Triple outline ring cross with loops on the stem. Inscription: 'OR DO AIS[SCEL]' - part of an inscription. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905 Condition: Very worn. Part of cross stem and centre survivies. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-196, 255, 259, 260, 271, 847 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 119, Fig 14, no. 7. 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

Dateable to the early medieval period, likely 8th to 10th century AD, the cross-slab reflects Christian symbolism and may have marked a burial or served a liturgical function. The inscription, though fragmentary, suggests a dedication or personal name, common in early Irish Christian monuments.