Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00346 Dimensions: H 0.36, W 0.23, T 0.045 Conventional outline expansional cross with median line except for an additional line along the stem, beneath the left terminal, on the upper arm and above the right arm. The looped terminals and centre have fret pattern. Inscription: Part of the inscription survives '+[OR]DO CEN[NE]DIG'. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822. Refound 1909-1949. Condition: There has been a lot of damage to this stone. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-114, 943 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p LXXIV, no. 178 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 133, Fig 24, no. 13. 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

A 9th- to 10th-century Christian cross-slab, likely used as a grave marker or commemorative monument, reflecting the early monastic tradition at the important ecclesiastical site of Clonmacnoise. The expanded cross with additional stem line may indicate a regional stylistic variation or symbolic emphasis on the cross's verticality and spiritual ascent.