Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00592 Dimensions: H 0.49, W 0.71, T 0.06 No cross survives. Inscription: 'O]R DO CHOIND' The last three letters are damaged. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905. Condition: Stone concrete encrusted and inscription damaged.. 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, likely 8th to 10th century AD, the inscription may be a personal name or dedication, reflecting the monastic and memorial traditions of Clonmacnoise. The absence of a cross suggests it may have been a simple gravemarker rather than a Christian symbol carrier.