Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00258 Dimensions: H 0.40, W 0.37, T 0.02 An incised single line cross with an expanded lozenge shaped centre and triangular terminals. The single line frame enclosing it has a stepped-square-corner on the surviving piece. Inscription: Beneath the frame are the letters 'COM…' Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1872 Condition: Fragment with part of centre, 2 arms and frame. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-313, 475 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p I, no. 2. 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 (7th–10th century AD), associated with Christian monastic activity in Clonmacnoise. The cross design may reflect liturgical or commemorative use, common on grave-slabs in monastic cemeteries.