Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00568 Dimensions: H 0.20, W 0.195 Outline cross with median line inside a two line frame. Inscription: Part of an inscription 'RON'. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1949. Condition: Fragment with part 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

Early medieval Christian cross-slab, likely 8th to 10th century, associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise; the partial inscription "RON" may be part of a name or dedication, reflecting early Irish Christian funerary or commemorative practice.