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Description |
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This is
wide view showing the 7 medieval stones, located outside in a small open
enclosure within the graveyard. Beyond the graveyard it is possible to
see several of the prehistoric cairns that form part of the linear
cemetery of the Kilmartin Valley. |
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Kilmartin
churchyard has the largest collection of Medieval slabs in the West
Highlands. Shown here are 2 effigies and two slabs depicting swords, all
products of the 14-15th century Loch Awe school. The word Poltalloch was
added in the 19th century to all but one of the 7 slabs in this
enclosure. |
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Access /
Ownership |
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The
church and carved stones within the graveyard have free access all year.
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Published References |
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- RCAHMS Argyll vol. 7 no. 68
- Origines Parochiales Scotiae, Bannatyne
Club 1851-5, 2 part 1 p92
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Abbreviated
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