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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

Why this matters

Probably dates to the early Christian period (5th–9th century). The fret pattern may symbolize interwoven spiritual or cosmic themes, commonly found in Irish high crosses and stone carvings of the time.

What is recorded here

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00640 Dimensions: H 0.12, W 0.10, T 0.06 Well executed fret pattern probably part of a three line frame. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Fragment of a fret pattern.. 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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