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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00165
Dimensions: H 0.75, W 0.555, T 0.083
Double outline ring cross, the ring of which connects the square arm and rectangular strem terminals; the latter has two spirals enclosing an interlace knot. The two line border, with varying irregular fret pattern, has no upper edge to complete a frame.
Inscription: 'OROIT AR MAELA' fills the position normally occupied by the upper edge of the frame.
Evidence of discovery: Drawn by Petrie in 1822.
Condition: Damage along upper edge and part of frame.
National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1334
Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XVIII, no. 47
Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 124, Fig 19, 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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