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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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A 9th- to 10th-century Christian cross-slab fragment, likely associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise; its decorative cross and fret patterns may symbolize spiritual protection or serve as a funerary marker.

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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00408 Dimensions: H 0.315, W 0.244, T 0.04 Fragment of a triple outline expansional cross. Only part of an arm and semicircular terminal with looped ends and a fret pattern survive. Inscription: Part of an inscription 'BAI' Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905 Condition: Fragment, pock marking on the slab. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-227, 246. 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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