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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

Why this matters

A 9th- to 10th-century high crosses slab, likely associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise; its cross may symbolize Christian devotion or serve as a funerary marker.

What is recorded here

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00175 Dimensions: H 0.125, W 0.195, T 0.055 A double outline ring cross with rectangular arm end (?). No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984 Condition: Fragment of the arm and ring of cross.. 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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