Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00143 Dimensions: H 0.35, W 0.31, T 0.08 Outline ring cross with median line and stepped ring inside a two line rectilinear frame. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984 Condition: Only half the slab survives. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1348. 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, c. 8th to 10th century AD, based on the style of the ring cross. It may have served as a funerary or commemorative marker, reflecting Christian symbolism associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise.