2012
NR4550 : Kildalton High Cross in the churchyard
taken 12 years ago, 4 km SSW of Ardtalla, Islay, Argyll And Bute, Scotland
This is 1 of 7 images, with title starting with Kildalton High in this square
Kildalton High Cross in the churchyard
The ancient Kildalton Cross is to be found in the churchyard of the ruined Kildalton church (see NR4550 : Kildalton High Cross from the West and NR4550 : Kildalton High Cross from the East). It dates from the C8th AD, making it about 1300 years old. It is in a remarkable state of preservation and has many interesting carvings with biblical references.
Kildalton High Cross
The magnificent Kildalton High Cross is 1300 years old and was possibly carved by the same school of artists as produced a similar cross on Iona.
The carvings include numerous references to the bible, such as Cain murdering Abel, David killing the lion, the sacrifice of Isaac, peacocks feasting on grapes, four more lions, and the Virgin and Child.
There are also various hemispherical bosses and entwining snakes.
There is far more information at the Canmore site here Link
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- Grid Square
- NR4550, 84 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Rob Farrow (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 27 May, 2012 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 1 June, 2012
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NR 458 508 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:41.0442N 6:2.7343W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NR 457 508
- View Direction
- EAST (about 90 degrees)
