Kilmartin Monuments
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Name: Barnakil cross, St Columba's chapel Barnakil cross, St Columba's chapel
Type: Cross
NGR: NR 816965
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Description
This cross, of local epidiorite, was moved here from Barnakill (NR821915) in 1928. It has a deeply grooved cross and a Latin inscription with damaged first letter. The script is half-uncial. Several readings have been offered including [X]RI RE[?I]TON meaning "(In the name) of Christ. Re[i]ton".
This small cross is viewed against the W wall of the chapel.
Access / Ownership
Although this is still an active Episcopalian church, it is on private ground and permission should be sought.
Published References
  • RCAHMS Argyll vol. 7 no. 13
  • PSAS 59 (1924-5) p147-8
  • PSAS 95 (1960-1) p64 no. 417
  • Okasha E in Cambridge Mediaeval Celtic Studies, 9 (1985) p63-4
  • Kist 29 (1985) p28-9
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