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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

Why this matters

9th- to 10th-century AD; likely a Christian grave marker or commemorative cross-slabs associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise. The partial 'D' may indicate a dedication or name, common in early Irish Christian inscriptions.

What is recorded here

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00448 Dimensions: H 0.23, W 0.075, T 0.12 Possibly part of a double outline expansional cross with median line. Only part of a looped terminal and part of the letter 'D' are left. Inscription: Part of the letter 'D'. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Fragment with part of a terminal.. 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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