Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00480 Dimensions: H 0.38, W 0.905 There is no evidence of a cross. Inscription: Inscribed 'DICHOE[N' - part of the 'N' has flaked off. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822. Condition: Very worn and damaged; part of inscription lost. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81- Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p LXX, no. 167. 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

Dated to the early Christian period, likely 7th to 10th century AD, the inscription "DICHOE[N" may refer to a personal name or dedication, reflecting the monastic and commemorative traditions of Clonmacnoise. No specific folklore or use beyond a grave marker is recorded.