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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00285
Dimensions: H 0.685, W 0.505, T 0.11
An outline expansional cross with median line and blank semicircular terminals. There is a linear cross with wedge shaped terminals in the circular central expansion. The design has been fitted into the shape of the stone (?).
Inscription: Vertical inscription 'OR DO MARTANAN', the last 'AN' fitted beneath the left arm.
Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1872.
Condition: Complete but very worn especially down right side.
National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-219, 149
Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XL, no. 103a
Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 132, Fig 23, no. 6. 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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