Kildalton Cross
📍 Argyll and Bute, Scotland
About
The Kildalton Cross is a monolithic high cross in Celtic cross form in the churchyard of the former parish church of Kildalton (from Scottish Gaelic Cill Daltain, "Church of the Foster Son" on the island of Islay in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland. It was carved probably in the second half of the 8th century AD, and is closely related to crosses of similar date on Iona. It is often considered the finest surviving Celtic cross in Scotland, and is certainly one of the most perfect monuments of its date to survive in western Europe. The cross and the adjacent roofless medieval parish church are in the care of Historic Environment Scotland and are jointly a scheduled monument. A simpler cross of late medieval date stands nearby.
Dating from around 800 AD, featuring biblical scenes and Celtic interlace. Made from local epidiorite stone, possibly by an Iona-trained sculptor. Standing 2.65 metres tall in Kildalton Old Parish Church churchyard.
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