Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00298 Dimensions: Unknown. Seven line expansional cross with a circular centre and looped semicircular terminal expansions. Inscription: Inscribed twice - originally 'OR DO BENE[DI]CHT' than later 'OR DO CHATHUL' Evidence of discovery: Petrie drew the stone in 1822 Condition: Lost after 1822. Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XLVL, no. 116. 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

A 7th- to 10th-century Christian cross-slab, likely associated with the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise; the expansional cross and inscription suggest a liturgical or commemorative function, possibly marking a burial or sacred space.