Iona, St Mary's Abbey, St John's Cross. Photographic copy of plan and elevations of cross base.
SC 378435
Description Iona, St Mary's Abbey, St John's Cross. Photographic copy of plan and elevations of cross base.
Catalogue Number SC 378435
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of AGD 527/40 P
Scope and Content Base of St John'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 a section through the base of St John's Cross from the east. The box-like base was formed from four corner posts, four side-slabs and a two-piece cover slab. Inside, there were two socketed stones to provide extra support. 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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