Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00284 Dimensions: H 0.58, W 0.46, T 0.11 A rounded rough boulder. An expansional outline cross with centre line. The centre and terminals are blank. Inscription: The slab is inscribed 'OR DO MAEL PHET'. Evidence of discovery: Graves 1854. Condition: Rough boulder worn but complete. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81- Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 132, Fig 23, no. 5. 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, given the Christian cross motif typical of monastic sites like Clonmacnoise. The blank terminals and centre may indicate a simplified or abstract cross used for commemorative or ritual purposes.