Iona, Iona Abbey, interior. View of South choir-arcade showing second column capital from West.

Description Iona, Iona Abbey, interior. View of South choir-arcade showing second column capital from West.

Catalogue Number SC 366415

Category On-line Digital Images

Copy of AG 6499

Scope and Content South choir-arcade 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. Each of the column capitals in the arcade has been decorated with relief-carvings. The W face of the W column features the crucifixion of Christ. The cross is flanked by the Virgin Mary and St John. The to the left of the cross is probably Calvary. The S choir-aisle was first built in the early 13th century when the choir was extended. Later 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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