What is recorded here
See Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p 48, XXXVII, no. 97.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien.
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
Dated to the early medieval period, likely between the 8th and 10th centuries, the cross-slab in Clonmacnoise reflects the Christian tradition of the time, possibly serving as a memorial or liturgical monument. Its location in a historically significant monastic site suggests a religious or ceremonial function, though specific folklore or inscribed meaning is not recorded.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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