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Colonsay House Cross is a medieval stone cross located on the island of Colonsay in Argyllshire, Scotland. The cross dates to the medieval period and stands as a testament to the ecclesiastical and social importance of Colonsay during the Middle Ages. The monument reflects the broader tradition of stone cross erection in the Hebrides, which served religious, commemorative, and territorial functions within island communities. As a designated scheduled monument, the cross remains an important archaeological record of medieval Colonsay's cultural and religious life.
Colonsay House, cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM250. View the official record →
Colonsay House Cross is a medieval stone cross located on the island of Colonsay in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM250.
Colonsay House, cross is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM250.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tobar Fuar,dun 1100m NW of Machrins,Colonsay (4.8 km), Dunan nan Con,dun,hut circles,enclosures & field system (5.3 km), Carraig Mhic a Phi,burial ground and cross 330m NNW of Balerominmore (5.5 km).
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