Iona, Iona Abbey, interior. View of South choir aisle from West.
AG 6272
Description Iona, Iona Abbey, interior. View of South choir aisle from West.
Date 1974
Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
Catalogue Number AG 6272
Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images
Copies SC 365368
Scope and Content South choir-aisle at Iona Abbey, Argyll and Bute The Benedictine abbey at Iona was built around AD 1200 on the site of St Columba's earlier monastery. It was altered and partly rebuilt in the 13th century and again in the 15th century. It became derelict after the Reformation of 1560. This is a view of the restored 15th-century S choir aisle looking towards its E window. The columns of the arcading between the aisle and the choir itself are on the left. The relief-carved detail on the column capitals can be clearly seen. The S choir-aisle was first built in the early 13th century when the choir was extended. Later in the same century, it formed part of the large SE transept. It was rebuilt during the 15th century, along with the majority of the S side of the church. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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