Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00349 Dimensions: H 0.90, W 0.325-0.17, T 0.06 Double outline expansional cross with median line. The central circular and looped semicircular terminals have fret patterns. The upper arm terminal is now badly damaged but appears to have had interlace in it. Inscription: Mutilated inscription 'O]R DO HUAR…' tops of other letters on other side of the stem. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1872. Condition: Two fragments. Left arm and upper terminal lost. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-455. 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 grave marker, reflecting Christian symbolism and craftsmanship associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise. The intricate fret and patta designs may have had both decorative and spiritual significance.