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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00392 Dimensions: H 0.25, W 0.105, T 0.05 Fragment of a semicircular looped terminal expansion with a simple fret pattern. Probably an outline cross with median line. Inscription: Part of the letter 'R'. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Fragment of a terminal.. 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 from the Early Christian period (6th–9th century AD), associated with monastic or ecclesiastical sites in Clonmacnoise. The cross and fret pattern may signify Christian symbolism or decorative elements linked to ritual or memorial use.

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