Sculptured cross explained

Sculptured cross
Location:A' Chill, Canna
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Type:Celtic Cross
Material:Yellow Sandstone
Coordinates:57.0596°N -6.5051°W

The Sculptured Cross at Canna is an ancient, heavily weathered Scottish Celtic Christian cross located in a field to the west of the graveyard of the St Columba's Church on A' Chill, Canna, Scotland.[1] The cross has been dated to between the 8th and 9th century.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Muir . Thomas . Characteristics of Old Church Architecture &c. in the Mainland & Western Islands of Scotland . 1861 . Edmonston & Douglas . Edinburgh . 161 . en.
  2. Book: Sculptured Stones of Scotland . 1867 . Bennett . Edinburgh . 29 . en. 2.
  3. Web site: Canna, St Columba's Graveyard, Sculptured Cross . Canmore . Historic Environment Scotland. . 10 June 2024 . 13 August 1996.