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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00096 Dimensions: H 0.54, W 0.47, T 0.04 An outline cross with hollow angles in a two line rectilinear frame. The frame cuts across the line of the cross rather than running into it as is the norm. Inscription: 'BADL…' above the frame, and now barely legible, was originally in two lines. Evidence of discovery: Maclister c. M.S. 1898-1905 Condition: Complete but badly worn. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-154, 424, 719 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 113, Fig 10, no. 16. 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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