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McLean's Cross is a medieval stone cross located on the island of Iona in Argyllshire, Scotland. The cross dates to the medieval period and stands as a testament to the religious and dynastic significance of Iona, which served as a major centre of early Christian monasticism and later became associated with the Lords of the Isles. The monument exhibits the characteristic form of a West Highland cross, with carved decoration typical of the period. McLean's Cross contributes to Iona's important assemblage of medieval sculptural monuments, reflecting the island's sustained importance as a place of burial and religious observance from the early medieval period through the later Middle Ages.
Iona, McLean's Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90173. View the official record →
McLean's Cross is a medieval stone cross located on the island of Iona in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90173.
Iona, McLean's 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 SM90173.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iona Nunnery (0.1 km), St Mary's Abbey, Iona, monastic settlement (0.4 km), Iona,Cladh an Diseart,chapel (0.7 km).
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