Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00387 Dimensions: H 0.27, W 0.216, T 0.02 Outline expansional cross with median line and circular central expansion. The semicircular terminal expansions have fret pattern and the upper arm terminal is looped. Inscription: 'OR DO [C' inscribed vertically(?), the 'OR' unusually to the left of the upper cross arm. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58. Condition: Fragment with left arm (incomplete) and upper arm. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-165, 168. 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, given the Christian cross design and context within Clonmacnoise, a major monastic site. The cross may have had a funerary or commemorative function, with the intricate fret patterns possibly symbolizing spiritual or decorative significance.