Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00366 Dimensions: H 0.265, W 0.115, T 0.015 Two arms made up of interlace work linked to each other making a circular frame (?). The centre is circular with a roundel. The cross is carved in relief. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58. Condition: Fragment with two arms and part of centre of cross. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-399. 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

Probably dates to the early medieval period (7th–10th century). The interlace and circular design may have Christian symbolism, possibly representing eternity or the cosmos, common in monastic art of the period.