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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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See Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 128, Fig 21, no. 4. Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p 56, XLVII, no. 120 Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 23 May 2011
Dated to the early medieval period, likely 8th to 10th century AD, the cross-slab in Clonmacnoise is associated with the Christian monastic settlement known for its religious and scholarly significance. The slab may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument, reflecting early Irish Christian art and inscribed memorial traditions.

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