Publication drawing; Iona, cross-fragment (Inventory No. 6, 217-9). Photographic copy.
SC 376612
Description Publication drawing; Iona, cross-fragment (Inventory No. 6, 217-9). Photographic copy.
Date c. 1977
Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
Catalogue Number SC 376612
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of AGD 946/7
Scope and Content Part of drawing showing fragments of a West Highland cross-head in Iona Abbey Museum Iona is one of the most important religious sites in Scotland. The earliest community was formed by St Columba, who came over from Ireland around 563AD. The Irish church continued until the monastery became part of the Benedictine order around 1200AD. The Benedictine abbey of Iona stands 250m from the west shore of the Sound of Iona, and overlies part of St Columba's monastery. Remodelled several times, it was restored in the 20th century. Dating from the 14th-early 16th century, this large free-standing cross was perhaps formerly at the Nunnery. Only the right arm and part of the disc remain. This is decorated with part of the Saviour's arm on the front, and carved foliage on both faces. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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