Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00283 Dimensions: H 1.20, W 0.695, T 0.09 Outline cross with median line. The circular central expansion and semicircular (almost triangular as they have pointed bases) terminal expansions are blank. Inscription: Part of a vertical inscription 'ORDO…' survives, the rest has been obliterated. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58 Condition: Complete but very worn. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-331, 608. 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

Probably early medieval (8th–10th century), associated with Christian monastic activity at Clonmacnoise. The cross-slab likely served as a grave marker or commemorative monument, reflecting Insular Christian art traditions.