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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00257 Dimensions: Unknown. Cross with lozenge shaped centre and terminals. Inscription: [OR] 'DO THUATHAL' known only from a drawing in Irish crosses by O' Neill. Evidence of discovery: O' Neill 1857 Condition: Now lost. Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 102, Fig 1, no. 18. 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
Likely dates to the early medieval period, associated with Christian monastic activity in Clonmacnoise. The inscription "DO THUATHAL" may reference a local saint or landowner, reflecting both religious and territorial significance.

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