Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00301 Dimensions: H 0.59, W 0.683, T 0.035 Double outline expansional cross with median line. The semicircular terminals have fret work and the central expansioin has spirals (S and C curves). A very finely carved cross with an unusual full inscription. Inscription: 'OR DO FE[ID]ILMID QUI OCCISUS [EST] SINE CA[USA]'. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1949. Condition: Flaked. Cross stem terminal broken off. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-139, 593, 929 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 133, Fig 24, 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

9th- to 10th-century AD; the cross-slab likely served as a high-status Christian gravemarker, reflecting the monastic heritage of Clonmacnoise. Its decorative elements, including fretwork and median line, are typical of Insular Celtic art and may symbolize spiritual protection or ecclesiastical rank.