Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00438 Dimensions: H 0.125, W 0.195, T 0.01 Fragment of an outline expansional cross with median line and a blank semicircular terminal. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58. Condition: Fragment of stem (?) terminal. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-274. 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

Early Christian period, likely 7th to 10th century. The cross design reflects monastic Christian art, possibly associated with the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise, known for its religious and artistic significance.