Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00232 Dimensions: H 0.535, W 0.42, T 0.035 An outline ring cross with hollow angles. Inscription: Around the cross 'OR DO'. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1949. Condition: Fragment with left/upper arms and centre of cross. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-459, 273, 874 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 120, Fig 15, no. 14. 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 Christian period, likely 7th to 10th century AD, the cross-slab reflects the spread of Christianity in Ireland and may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument. The inscription "OR DO" is an early Irish phrase meaning "Pray for us," indicating a funerary or devotional function.