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Early Christian carved stones. Cross bases, including those of St John's, St Matthew's and St Martin's.
SC 377117
Description Early Christian carved stones. Cross bases, including those of St John's, St Matthew's and St Martin's.
Catalogue Number SC 377117
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of AGD 527/76
Scope and Content Base of St Martin's Cross, 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 drawing shows the base of St Martin's Cross. Rectangular in plan, it is carved from a single block of granite, from the Ross of Mull. The base has a stepped profile. There is a slight projection on the east face, the purpose of which is unknown. These bases were used to support the free-standing crosses. Some are formed from a series of stone slabs, whilst others have been carved from single large blocks. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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