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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00049
Dimensions: H 0.60, W 0.41
Outline cross with crosslet at the centre and with short lines jutting towards the centre from the centre of the frame, all enclosed by a two line rectilinear frame. Underneath the frame is an inscription.
Inscription: '[AI]LGA'.
Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905. The upper portion was probably found by the OPW in 1954-58.
Condition: Two fragments, top left portion lost; weathered.
National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-85, 489, 783
Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 106, Fig 6, no. 13. 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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