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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

Why this matters

A damaged early medieval cross-slab, likely 8th to 10th century, associated with the monastic site of Clonmacnoise; the inscription may be a dedication or personal name, though its exact meaning remains uncertain.

What is recorded here

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00593 Dimensions: H 0.405, W 0.545, T 0.055 A damaged slab with no evidence of a cross. Inscription: Two line inscription 'DO CHA…[A]N'. Very well carved with unusual lettering. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Worn slab with incomplete 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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