Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00164 Dimensions: H 0.57, W 0.755, T 0.06 A double outline ring cross inside a two line rectilinear frame. The border is decorated with a fretwork design. Inscription: 'OR AR FINDAN' is inscribed inside the frame. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822 Condition: Upper part of frame missing. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-6, 845 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XVI, no. 42 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 124, Fig 19, no. 12. 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

9th- to 10th-century AD; the cross-slab likely served as a high-status Christian grave marker, reflecting the monastic heritage of Clonmacnoise. The fretwork decoration is typical of Insular art and may symbolize spiritual protection or ecclesiastical prestige.