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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00085
Dimensions: H 0.454, W 0.354, T 0.037
Outline cross with square centre and terminals inside a three line rectilinear frame, the cross making up the inner two lines of the frame.
Inscription: Above the frame 'FERGAL'
Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822.
Condition: Flaked and worn. Lower left portion broken off.
National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81- 83, 441
Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p L, no. 125
Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 113, Fig 10, no. 5. 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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