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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00018
Dimensions: H 0.30, W 0.559, T 0.05
Linear cross with wedge shaped terminals. Beneath the inscription there is an ogham inscription. This is a unique use of ogham on a graveslab.
Inscription: 'COLMAN'. There is also an ogham inscription wrong way round which reads 'BOCHT'
Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822. Lost before 1872, refound probably 1954-58.
Condition: Badly worn with natural fissure. Cement damage.
National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-377, 406, 409, 501-506, 636
Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p II, no. 4. 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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