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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab
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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00323 Dimensions: H 0.574, W 0.275, T 0.014 Outline expansional cross with median line. The circular central expansion has a triple arm spiral (?), the left arm terminal is semicircular with a fret pattern and the stem terminal ends in an oval. The slab is oval, apparently worked rather than natural. Inscription: A vertical inscription 'A]NNCHAID'. Evidence of discovery: OPW 1954-58 Condition: In two pieces, part of right side of slab missing. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-191, 905. 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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