Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00562 Dimensions: H 0.415, W 0.225, T 0.067 An outline cross with the inscription above it. Inscription: Part of an inscription 'A]CH'. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Very worn and flaked with part of arm/inscription.. 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

Dateable to the early Christian period, likely 8th to 10th century AD, the cross-slab reflects the spread of Christianity in Ireland and may have marked a burial or served a commemorative function. The partial inscription 'A]CH' may be a personal name or abbreviation associated with the deceased.