Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00239 Dimensions: H 0.25, W 0.23, T 0.085 Hollow angled outline ring cross with a median line. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984 Condition: Worn fragment with part of ring, centre and arms. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1360. 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

Early Christian period, likely 7th to 10th century. The hollow-angled outline ring cross with a median line is characteristic of Irish high crosses, possibly used as a grave marker or Christian symbol.