Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00306 Dimensions: Unknown. Cross said to have been similar to CLN00303. Inscription: 'OR DO CORBRIU CHRUMM' given only by Petrie. 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 XXXVII, no. 96. 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

Dated to the early medieval period, likely 8th to 10th century AD, the cross-slab reflects Christian symbolism and may have marked a burial or served a liturgical function. The inscription "OR DO CORBRIU CHRUMM" suggests a dedication or personal name, possibly associated with a local figure or saint.