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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00559 Dimensions: H 0.205, W 0.17, T 0.02 A linear cross with bifid terminals preceding an incomplete inscription. Inscription: 'LA'. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Part of cross and part of inscription. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-419, 118. 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 8th to 10th century. The cross and inscription may mark a Christian burial or memorial, with "LA" possibly representing a personal name or abbreviation.

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