Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00345 Dimensions: H 6.5ins, W 7.5ins, T 1.5ins Outline expansional cross with a median line and fret pattern in the central expansion. Inscription: Only the letters 'FA' remain. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1949. Condition: Now lost.. 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

Early Christian period, likely 7th to 10th century AD; the cross-slab may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument, reflecting the Christian monastic tradition of Clonmacnoise. The partial inscription may represent an initial or abbreviation, possibly of a name or religious phrase.