Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00304 Dimensions: H 0.60, W 0.46, T 0.08 Triple outline expansional cross with median line. The semicircular terminal has fret (?) patterning and part of the circular centre survives showing spiral patterning. Inscription: Only part survives 'OR'. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Fragment with part of centre and upper arm. Worn.. 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

Date likely to the 9th to 11th century AD, based on the style of the expansional cross typical of early medieval Christian art in Ireland. Such crosses were often used as grave-markers or commemorative monuments, associated with monastic sites like Clonmacnoise, and may reflect both Christian symbolism and local artistic traditions.