Kilmartin Monuments
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Name: Parish Church, Kilmartin Parish Church, Kilmartin
Type: Parish Church (in use), graveyard & carved stones
NGR: NR 834988
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Description
This is a close-up view of one of the large upright slabs, focusing on the little figure. This design style is typical of the west highland carving of this date and similar carvings can be found on Iona, Oronsay, Keills and Kilmory. This is one of many stones located in the mausoleum within the graveyard of Kilmartin Church for which there is free access every day.
This is one of 11 slabs showing an armed figure in a niche with decoration of intertwined plant stems, leaves and animals. It is a product of the 14-15th century Loch Awe school.
Access / Ownership
The church and carved stones within the graveyard have free access all year.
Published References
  • RCAHMS Argyll vol. 7 no. 68
  • Origines Parochiales Scotiae, Bannatyne Club 1851-5, 2 part 1 p92
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