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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00617 Dimensions: H 0.55, W 0.425, T 0.07 No cross recorded. Inscription: Fragment of an inscription 'SSH'. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Very worn and flaked; part of inscription visible.. 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
Probably early medieval in origin, associated with Christian burial practices. The fragmentary inscription 'SSH' may represent a name or abbreviation, though its exact meaning remains unclear.

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