Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00656 Dimensions: H 0.105, W 0.12, T 0.055 Spoilt fragment of a corner piece of a fret border. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Fragment of corner of a fret frame, cement damaged.. 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 early medieval period, associated with Christian monastic activity at Clonmacnoise. The fret border design was commonly used in decorative art of the period, often found on crosses and slabs, symbolizing spiritual or ecclesiastical significance.