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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00302 Dimensions: H 0.865, W 0.465, T 0.08 Triple outline expansional cross with median line. The semicircular terminal expansioins all have fret pattern and the central circular expansion has a very fine spiral pattern made up of 'S' and 'C' curves. Inscription: 'OR DO THUATHAL SAER' inscribed vertically 'A prayer for Thuathal the craftsman'. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1949. Condition: Complete but very weathered. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-325, 591, 354, 539, 542, 590, 594-596 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 133, Fig 24, no. 4. 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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