Iona Abbey Church, Chapter House
Archaeological Feature (Medieval)(Possible), Pin (Bronze)(Viking)
Site Name Iona Abbey Church, Chapter House
Classification Archaeological Feature (Medieval)(Possible), Pin (Bronze)(Viking)
Canmore ID 281296
Site Number NM22SE 123.01
NGR NM 28694 24511
NGR Description NM 28694 24511 and NM 28688 24518
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/281296
- Council Argyll And Bute
- Parish Kilfinichen And Kilvickeon
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Argyll And Bute
- Former County Argyll
NM22SE 123.01 28694 24511 and 28688 24518
Trial Trench (1974)
In co-operation with the RCAHMS, a series of trenches were excavated around the abbey church to test certain points and difficulties of the interpretation of the restored Benedictine buildings.
Richard Reece 1981, 55
Watching Brief (27 January 2010 - 10 March 2010)
NM 2870 2451 A watching brief was undertaken 27 January–10 March 2010 during excavations to locate the site of an original trench for central heating cables, prior to their replacement. Two trenches were opened to the N of the Abbey Church. No finds or features of archaeological significance were recorded during the later excavations in March 2010. However, the earlier excavation of a nearby area during January and February 2010 yielded significant archaeological finds, such as a Viking bronze pin and possible evidence of medieval
deposits.
Archive: RCAHMS (intended)
Funder: Historic Scotland
David Murray – Kirkdale Archaeology
