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Iona, MacLean's Cross. View of reverse face.
AG 598
Description Iona, MacLean's Cross. View of reverse face.
Date 1965
Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
Catalogue Number AG 598
Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images
Copies SC 2523514, SC 377077
Scope and Content Carved cross known as MacLean's Cross, on 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 view shows the east face of the cross. Most of the decoration consists of plaitwork and plant-scrolls. At the top of the shaft is a pair of animals and there was an angel on the right arm. At the foot of the shaft is a mounted warrior. MacLean's Cross stands on what is probably its original location - on the west side of the road from the Abbey and the Nunnery. The cross is the product of the Iona school of carving and it was probably commissioned by a member of the Clan MacLean. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
External Reference L93
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