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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00332
Dimensions: H 0.619, W 0.478, T 0.086
Double outline expansional cross with median line and semicircular termianls with loops containing fret patterns. The circular central expansion has a triple arm spiral.
Inscription: 'OR DO MAEL CHIARAN' is fitted in around the cross.
Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822.
Condition: Complete but very flaked and worn.
National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-353, 458
Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p LXIII, no. 151
Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 133, Fig 24, no. 17. 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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