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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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See Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p 74, LXXIII, no. 175. See Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 124, Fig 19, no. 6 Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 23 May 2011
Probably dating to the early medieval period (7th–10th century), this cross-slab is associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise and may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument. Its Christian symbolism reflects the spread of Christianity in Ireland and the region's importance as a religious and scholarly centre.

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