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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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Date likely to the 8th to 10th century AD, consistent with early Christian insular art. The cross design reflects a fusion of Pictish and Hiberno-Saxon traditions, possibly used as a grave marker or commemorative monument.

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What is recorded here

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00137 Dimensions: H 0.565, W 0.435, T 0.05 Double outline cross with median line. The lines of the cross make up the ring and the inner two lines of the three line frame. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Macalsiter 1898-1905 Condition: Complete but very worn. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-89, 91, 432, 777. 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
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