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|   Trig Point, Dun I, Isle of Iona, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
in U.K. and Ireland Trigpoints A column type pillar with a flush bracket on the highest point of the Island of Iona, Dun I. posted by:  greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 08/15/2013 last visited: never |
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|  Staffa National Nature Reserve - Scotland, UK
in National Trust U.K. The uninhabited Isle of Staffa has been in the possession of the National Trust for Scotland since 1986. posted by: netdust location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 02/07/2015 last visited: never |
 view galleryE35.9 km |  Fingal's Cave - Staffa, Scotland, UK
in Cave Entrances (Natural) This cave inspired Mendelssohn's overture "the Hebrides". posted by: netdust location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/29/2014 last visited: never |
 view galleryE35.9 km |  Basalt Columns and Am Buachaille - Staffa, Scotland, UK
in Places of Geologic Significance The Isle of Staffa has a multitude of mainly hexagonal basalt columns of vulcanic origin, an ensemble of which creates the small offshore island of Am Buachaille. posted by: netdust location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 11/28/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE36 km |  St.Columba's Bay Labyrinth, Iona, Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
in Labyrinths A classical labyrinth of seven circuits at the head of St.Columba's Bay, Port na Curaich. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/06/2013 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE36.2 km |  The Fallen Christ, Macleod Centre, Iona, Argyll & Bute, Scotland.
in Statues of Religious Figures A powerful work portraying Christ on the road to Calvary. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/03/2013 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE36.4 km |  Iona Abbey - Isle of Iona, Scotland
in Abbeys, Convents and Monasteries One of the oldest and most important religious centers in western Europe, Iona Abbey is considered the point of origin for the sread of Christianity throughout Scotland. posted by: SCOTUS location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 06/21/2007 last visited: 08/25/2013 |
 view gallerySE36.4 km |  Churchyard Crosses, Iona Abbey grounds. Iona, Argyll & Bute, Scotland.
in Churchyard Crosses The four high-crosses which stood in the grounds of Iona Abbey were carved in the C8th and C9th, the carving is as rich today as when done over 1000 years ago. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 08/19/2013 last visited: 08/25/2013 |
 view gallerySE36.4 km |  Cloister Bell Tower, St.Columba's Abbey Church, Iona, Argyll & Bute, Scotland.
in Bell Towers A single old bell in a cote above the cloisters of this famous Abbey Church. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/14/2013 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE36.4 km |  St.Columba, St.Bridgid, St.Patrick and St.Margaret, The Stained Glass of St.Columba's Abbey, Iona, Argyll & Bute, Scotland.
in Stained Glass Windows There are only 5 stained glass windows in the Abbey. These are of St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Columba - two, St. Bridgid and St. Patrick. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 08/31/2013 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE36.4 km |  St.Columba's Pillow, Abbey Church of St.Mary, Iona, Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
in Stone Church Artefacts This stone is thought by some to be St.Columba's Pillow, but is more likely to be a grave marker. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 08/24/2013 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE36.4 km | Baptismal Font, St.Columba's Abbey Church, Iona, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. in Stone Church Artefacts A large font partially made of Iona marble. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 08/31/2013 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE36.4 km | Bell Cote on the Parish Church, Iona, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. in Bell Towers This bell cote has a single bell above the southern gable. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 08/29/2013 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE36.4 km | ‘Descent of the Spirit’, St.Columba's Abbey Cloisters, Iona, Argyll & Bute. in Statues of Religious Figures One of three identical sculptures by the artist Jacques Lipchitz. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 08/29/2013 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE36.4 km | Cut mark, Iona's Parish Church, Isle of Iona, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. in U.K. and Ireland Trigpoints An almost pristine cut-mark on the north-east corner of this "Parliamentary Church" on the island of Iona. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 08/10/2013 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE36.4 km |  The Marble Quarry, Iona, Argyll & Bute, Scotland
in Active Quarries Not used since the end of WWI, this quarry was famous for its fine quality green-veined marble, used the world over. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 10/24/2013 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE36.4 km |  Old Gas Engine, Marble Quarry, Iona, Argyll & Bute, Scotland
in Preserved Machines on Public Display Not used since the end of WWI, this gas engine is one of Fielding and Platt's early models. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 10/24/2013 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE36.4 km | St.Columba's Abbey Church Tower, Iona, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. in Bell Towers This magnificent Abbey Church tower has one bell. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 08/29/2013 last visited: 08/25/2013 |
 view gallerySE36.4 km | Cut mark, St.Columba's Abbey Church, Isle of Iona, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. in U.K. and Ireland Trigpoints Slightly worn but still easily seen on the south transcept of this famous Abbey Church. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 08/10/2013 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE36.4 km |  The Abbey Museum, Iona: Across Time, Iona, Argyll & Bute, Scotland.
in History Museums Laid out as a time line, this museum helps to interpret the important place that Iona has in Christian belief in Europe and the wider world, and the great monuments of Iona. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/03/2013 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE36.4 km |  MacLean's Cross, Iona, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
in Christian Crosses A fine 15th-century free-standing cross. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 08/17/2013 last visited: 08/25/2013 |
 view gallerySE36.5 km |  Iona's Nunnery Graveyards, Iona, Argyll & Bute, Scotland.
in Worldwide Cemeteries There are two visible graveyards in the grounds of The Nunnery on Iona. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/11/2013 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE36.5 km |  1894 - Bishop's House, Iona, Argyll & Bute, Scotland.
in Dated Buildings and Cornerstones A house of retreat built in 1894, now extended to accommodate up to 23 people, offering peace and tranquility in its setting overlooking the Sound of Iona. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/07/2013 last visited: never |
 SE36.5 km |  Iona
in Victorian Post Boxes Hexagonal freestanding box (replica) posted by:  John Stead location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 06/09/2010 last visited: 08/06/2013 |
 view gallerySE36.5 km | St.Columba, Bishop's House Chapel, Iona, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. in Statues of Religious Figures This is the only extant statue of the Saint on the Island of Iona. posted by: greysman location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/07/2013 last visited: never |
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