Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00024 Dimensions: H 0.305, W 0.495, T 0.03 Linear cross with wedge shaped terminals. Not dominated by the inscription. The slab may have been shaped down the lefthand side. Inscription: Two line inscription 'SNEDREAGOL'. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905 Condition: Very slightly flaked and worn. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-286, 408, 654 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 102, Fig 1, no. 4. 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 (8th–10th century). The cross-slab may have served as a gravestone or memorial, reflecting Christian symbolism in a region historically significant for monastic activity.