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Iona Marble Quarry is an ancient quarry located northeast of An t-Aird on the Isle of Iona in Argyllshire, Scotland. The quarry represents exploitation of local stone resources, likely for building and decorative purposes, though the precise dating and extent of historical working remain subjects of archaeological study. The site's physical character reflects the extraction methods employed in its period of use, with evidence of quarrying visible in the stone face and surrounding terrain. As one of Scotland's recorded historic quarries, it contributes to understanding of resource management and stone working practices in the Hebridean islands.
Iona Marble Quarry, quarry NE of An t-Aird is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5255. View the official record →
Iona Marble Quarry is an ancient quarry located northeast of An t-Aird on the Isle of Iona in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5255.
Iona Marble Quarry, quarry NE of An t-Aird 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 SM5255.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iona Nunnery (2.8 km), Dun Cul Bhuirg, fort 770m NW of Culbuirg, Iona (2.8 km), Iona, McLean's Cross (2.9 km).
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