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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

Why this matters

Early Christian period, likely 8th to 10th century. The cross-slab may have marked a grave or served a commemorative function, with the partial inscription possibly indicating a name or religious phrase.

What is recorded here

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00440 Dimensions: H 0.22, W 0.18, T 0.025 Outline expansional cross with median line. Part of stem (?) and terminal. Inscription: Part of an inscription 'ND' or 'OU'. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Flaked worn fragment with part of stem/inscription.. 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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