Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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Probably dates to the early Christian period (6th–10th century AD), associated with monastic or memorial activity. The cross-slab may have served as a grave marker or liturgical monument, reflecting Christian symbolism and local ecclesiastical traditions.

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What is recorded here

See Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 133, Fig 24, no. 2. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

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