Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00499 Dimensions: H 0.35, W 0.38, T 0.028 Outline cross with median line. The outer line of the cross makes up the inner line of the two line rectilinear frame. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Part of the frame and arm of the cross.. 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 medieval Christian cross-slab, likely 8th to 10th century, associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise; such crosses often marked graves or served as devotional objects. The double-line design may reflect Insular artistic traditions and symbolize spiritual duality or protection.