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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00269
Dimensions: H 0.385, W 0.42, T 0.025
Double outline ring cross with a circular centre in a three line border with fret patterning. There is a lattice pattern on the stem and just above the frame in the stem is a panel containing a swastika.
Inscription: Lost inscription 'OROIT AR LIAT'.
Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822
Condition: Fragment with frame and part of stem remaining.
National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-283, 824
Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XII, no. 30
Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 124, Fig 19, no. 10 ????. 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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