Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00277 Dimensions: Unknown. Outline cross with a median line and rectangular expansions all inside a circular frame. The central expansion contains a linear cross with wedge shaped terminals. Inscription: 'THOMAS' Evidence of discovery: Drawn by Petrie at Clonmacnoise in 1822. Condition: Lost after 1822. Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p LXVIII, no. 163. 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 Christian period (6th–10th century AD), given the cross form and context in Clonmacnoise, a major monastic site. The design may symbolize Christian faith, with the circular frame possibly representing eternity or the cosmos.