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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

What is recorded here

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00455 Dimensions: H 8.5ins, W 7ins, T 1.25ins Part of a cross with an expansion. Inscription: Letters 'AC'. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1949. Condition: Now lost.. 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
Dated to the early Christian period (6th–10th century), the cross-slab likely served a funerary or commemorative function. The letters 'AC' may represent a personal name or an abbreviation with religious significance.

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