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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00185 Dimensions: Unknown. Ring cross with hollow angles and small round projection from the middle of the base. Inscription: Inscribed 'TOCTHEG' Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822. Condition: Lost after 1822. Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XXIX, no. 75. 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, possibly 8th to 10th century AD, based on the style of the ring cross and the presence of an inscription. The inscription "TOCTHEG" may represent a personal name or dedication, typical of Christian memorial stones in Ireland.

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