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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab
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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00011 Dimensions: H 0.375, W 0.345, T 0.03 Linear cross with V-shaped terminals which are cupped rather than pointed. In 1898 only one fragment remained but by 1949 the left fragment was found. Inscription: 'COLLAN'. This inscription is above the cross. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822. A rubbing was taken by Dr. Todd in 1847. Condition: Two fragments only survive. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-299, 417 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XVII, no. 43 (Possibly part of CLN00011)?. 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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