Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00409 Dimensions: H 0.505, W 0.40, T 0.035 Triple outline expansional cross with a looped terminal containing a fret pattern. Inscription: Part of a verticle inscription 'LAI[G]'. Evidence of discovery: Drawn by Boxwell in 1869. Condition: Fragment with part of terminal; lime damaged. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-106, 380, 950 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p LXXII, no. 172. 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 9th to 11th century AD, consistent with early Christian inscribed cross-slabs in Ireland. The cross and inscription suggest a liturgical or commemorative function, possibly marking a grave or ecclesiastical boundary.