Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00269 Dimensions: H 0.385, W 0.42, T 0.025 Double outline ring cross with a circular centre in a three line border with fret patterning. There is a lattice pattern on the stem and just above the frame in the stem is a panel containing a swastika. Inscription: Lost inscription 'OROIT AR LIAT'. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822 Condition: Fragment with frame and part of stem remaining. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-283, 824 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XII, no. 30 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 124, Fig 19, no. 10 ????. 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 8th to 10th century AD, associated with early Christian Ireland. The cross design suggests a liturgical or commemorative function, possibly marking a grave or religious site.