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Iona, Iona Abbey museum. View of medieval graveslab.
SC 373666
Description Iona, Iona Abbey museum. View of medieval graveslab.
Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
Catalogue Number SC 373666
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of AG 8969
Scope and Content Grave-slab, from Iona, Argyll and Bute 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 AD 563. This was replaced by the Benedictine Abbey and Augustinian Nunnery in around AD 1200. This tapering graveslab was formerly in Reilig Odhrain. At the top is carved a Viking-style sword-hilt, flanked by an animal and a bird. Below is a line of four plant scrolls and a series of diagonal grids. The decoration is set within a moulded frame. The carving style belongs to what is known as the Iona school. The slab is now in the Abbey Museum (No 60). Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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