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Ancient Crosses in Argyll, Scotland
4 sites recorded, with photos, maps and visitor reports
Christian Symbol in stone, older than 1000AD. Images from the Pagan past co-exist with Christian symbolism on many early cross shafts. Writhing serpents, ancient gods, foliage, rosettes and sun spirals are all to be found alongside strange interpretations of the crucifixion. Leaning broken by a stile or standing proudly in a churchyard, hidden in a tangled hedgerow or high on a bleak moor, these crosses waymark the passage from Paganism to Christianity. Read More 
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Craignish Sculptured Stones . Ancient Cross in Argyll
Posted by Anne T on Friday, 27 July 2018
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
Kilmorie Cross . Ancient Cross in Argyll
Posted by Enki on Monday, 01 April 2024
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
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Kilmichael Glassary Kirk . Ancient Cross in Argyll
Posted by Anne T on Thursday, 02 August 2018
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
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St Mary's Nunnery (Iona) . Ancient Cross in Argyll
Posted by Anne T on Tuesday, 05 February 2019
Accuracy: 5 (No Pic)
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