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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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Date likely to the early medieval period, possibly 8th to 10th century AD, given the cross-slabs found in the Clonmacnoise area are typically associated with monastic sites of that era. The lozenge-shaped arms and central motif may symbolize Christian iconography or have earlier pagan influences, though specific meaning or folklore is not recorded.

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What is recorded here

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00436 Dimensions: H 0.22, W 0.215, T 0.045 Outline cross with median line and lozenge shaped arms and centre (?). The lozenge are composed of three lines with hollows in the centre. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Fragment with part of cross arm (?) and centre.. 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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