Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00310 Dimensions: H 0.485, W 0.37, T 0.05 Outline expansional cross with median line. The looped semicircular terminals contain fret patterns while the central circular expansion has a very worn design which could be spirals or a peculiar fret pattern. Inscription: A mutilated inscription 'OR DO [CHO]UI GOR[MAIN]'. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822. Condition: Badly worn. Terminal of cross stem missing. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-231, 941 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p LIX, no. 143 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 133, Fig 24, no. 7. 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 (7th–10th century AD), reflecting Christian symbolism and artistic tradition. The cross-slab may have served a funerary or commemorative function, possibly associated with the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise.