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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00212
Dimensions: H 0.60, W 0.662, T 0.04
Double outline hollow angled ring cross in a three line rectilinear frame. The outer two lines of the cross form the inner line of the frame, which is cut by the line of the cross. The central lozenge contains a roundel.
Inscription: Above the frame is the inscription 'EPSCOP DATHAL' in two lines.
Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822.
Condition: Complete but very worn.
National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-56, 426, 817
Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p X, no. 26
Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 124, Fig 19, no. 2. 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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