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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00308 Dimensions: H 0.52, W 0.421, T 0.06 Triple outline expansional cross with median line. The surviving looped semicircular terminal has a strange fret pattern on it. In the centre is a spiral pattern made up of 'S' and 'C' curves. Very finely carved. Inscription: 'OR]DO [G]R TEHT[C]…' vertically down left side. Third and last letters indecipherable. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58. Condition: Large fragment very worn and flaked. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-207, 926, 938. 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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