Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00389 Dimensions: H 0.405, W 0.338, T 0.015 Outline cross with median line. The surviving semicircular terminal is looped with a fret pattern. There is a large number of scratch marks especially on the lower part of the stone and the surface is very uneven. Inscription: A two line inscription 'OINNCHAT' Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58. Condition: Weathered fragment with stem/part of inscription. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-164, 239. 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 (7th–10th century AD), associated with Christian monastic activity at Clonmacnoise. The cross and fret decoration may signify a funerary or commemorative function, common in Irish high crosses and grave slabs of the period.