Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00325 Dimensions: H 1.04, W 0.595, T 0.06 Outline expansional cross with median line, looped semicircular termianls with fret pattern and a triple armed spiral in the circular central expansion. Possibly an upright slab. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905. Condition: Complete but flaked.. 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 (8th–10th century), associated with Christian monastic activity in Clonmacnoise. The cross-slab may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument, with its intricate design reflecting both Christian symbolism and prehistoric artistic traditions.