Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00638 Dimensions: H 0.325, W 0.34, T 0.10 Only one side of the fragment seen by Macalister survives, according to whom the cross was broken between 1901 and 1906. A large double outline cross ending in double spirals. Only the right half can be found. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905. Condition: Part of cross stem remains.. 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 medieval period, likely 8th to 10th century, the cross-slab reflects a Christian context, possibly associated with the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise. Such slabs were often used as grave markers or commemorative monuments, featuring Christian iconography for spiritual or ritual purposes.