Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00589 Dimensions: H 0.17, W 0.12, T 0.05 Fragment from a ring cross (?). Inscription: Part of an inscription 'C]H[T' Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Fragment of an inscription and ring.. 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), this fragment likely belonged to a ringed cross slab associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise. The partial inscription may represent an early form of Christian dedication or personal name.