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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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Date likely to the 9th to 11th century AD, consistent with high crosses of the early medieval period in Ireland. The expansional cross with a trieskilon (triskele) motif may symbolize Christian spiritual concepts or have pre-Christian symbolic associations, reflecting the fusion of traditions in early Irish monastic art.

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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00316 Dimensions: H 0.87, W 0.52, T 0.115 Outline expansional cross with median line, blank semicircular terminal expansions and a trieskilon in the circular centre expansion. Inscription: Very finely carved vertical inscription 'OR DO DUBIN RECHT'. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905 Condition: Weathered but complete. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-181, 184, 326, 597, 599. 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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