Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00146 Dimensions: H 0.13, W 0.21, T 0.045 Outline ring cross with single ring - very crudely carved. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984 Condition: Fragment of centre and two cross arms and ring. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1462. 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

Early medieval Christian cross-slab, likely 8th to 10th century, associated with the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise. The ring cross may symbolize Christian faith and was possibly used as a grave marker or commemorative monument.