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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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Likely dates to the early medieval period (8th–11th century), associated with Christian monastic activity in Clonmacnoise. The cross-slab may have served as a grave marker or commemorative monument, with the fret patterning symbolizing spiritual or decorative significance.

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What is recorded here

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00381 Dimensions: H 0.17, W 0.235, T 0.05 Outline cross with median line and semicircular terminal expansion with fret patterning. Of the circular centre, not enough is left to tell if it had ornament or not. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Very worn fragment with part of arm 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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