Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00216 Dimensions: H 0.41, W 0.31 Surviving part of cross arm, stem and centre show a double outline ring cross with median line and hollow angles inside a two line frame. The arm ends are stepped and have hollow rectangular centres. (The reverse of CLN00280). Inscription: The top of an inscription discernable below the frame is illegible. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition:Fragment covered in moss and lime. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1428. 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 Christian period, likely 7th to 10th century. The double outline ring cross with median line and hollow angles is typical of Irish high crosses, often associated with monastic sites like Clonmacnoise, and may symbolize Christian faith and monastic authority.