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Iona, Iona Nunnery. General view from North-West.

SC 366534

Description Iona, Iona Nunnery. General view from North-West.

Catalogue Number SC 366534

Category On-line Digital Images

Copy of AG 5123

Scope and Content View from north west of church at Iona Nunnery The remains of the Augustinian nunnery stand on sheltered ground about 400m south west of Iona Abbey. They comprise the nunnery church and portions of the associated conventual buildings standing on the south side. The remains date from the 13th century. This view shows the ruined church from the north west. The remains of the north aisle, and the arches of the arcade between it and the nave, are clearly visible. On the left side is the rebuilt chapel. The church dates from the early 13th century and comprises a nave with a chancel, and with an aisle running along the north side. Abandoned in the 16th century, the ruins were consolidated in 1874 and the church partially restored in 1923. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

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