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Iona, Iona Abbey. View of pedestal with floral decoration.

AG 6331

Description Iona, Iona Abbey. View of pedestal with floral decoration.

Date 1974

Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

Catalogue Number AG 6331

Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images

Copies SC 366525

Scope and Content Architectural fragment from 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 block of stone is the remains of a pedestal. One side was not decorated, thus suggesting that it stood against a wall. The beveled upper edges are decorated with three rosettes. It may have been the base for an effigy or a lamp. During the excavation, restoration and rebuilding of the Abbey, numerous architectural fragments were unearthed. Some of these were reused in the rebuilding. Many others are on display in the Abbey Museum. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

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