Iona, Iona Nunnery. General view from South-East.
SC 366537
Description Iona, Iona Nunnery. General view from South-East.
Catalogue Number SC 366537
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of AG 5124
Scope and Content View from south east 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 nave, and the arches of the arcade between it and the north aisle, are clearly visible. 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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