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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00496 Dimensions: H 0.23, W 0.155, T 0.05 Outline cross inside a two (?) line frame. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Fragment of cross arm and frame.. 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 dates to the early medieval period, associated with Christian monastic activity at Clonmacnoise. Likely used as a grave marker or commemorative monument, reflecting the site's religious significance.

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