Monument record MHG42120 - Cross Slab, Eigg Lodge, Isle of Eigg

Summary

A number of fragments of cross slab are on display in the porch of Eigg Lodge. They originally come from near Kildonan Church.

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Grid reference Centred NM 4789 8421 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NM48SE
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish SMALL ISLES
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Fragments of Celtic cross slab, repaired and mounted on plinth, stand in entrance porch. <1>

The probable location of a monastery is supported by the number of early carved stones which have been found in or near Kildonan church (see MHG25041). One of these (no.5) remains inside the building and the others are displayed in the porch of The Lodge at Galmisdale (NM 4790 8420). Canmore entry contains details of the fragments of carved stones on display. <2>

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  • <1> Verbal Communication: Wood, J. Comments by John Wood, Senior HC Archaeologist.
  • <2> Interactive Resource/Online Database: RCAHMS. Canmore, online database of the Royal Commission for the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS). Canmore ID 22158.

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Dec 13 2010 11:44AM

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