Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00399 Dimensions: H 0.52, W 0.31, T 0.08 An unusual stone with part of a semicircular terminal containing fret pattern inside a rectilinear frame with a step in the corner. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905. Condition: Fragment with part of cross design.. 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 Christian period (6th–10th century AD), associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise. The design may symbolize spiritual protection or serve as a funerary marker, typical of insular Celtic Christian art.