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ST. JOHN’S CROSS

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Nearest to the Abbey is a replica of St. John’s Cross. The original is preserved in the museum behind the Abbey to the north east. St. John’s Cross was structurally flawed and fell soon after erection. With a span of 2.2m it was one of the widest crosses known but was blown down numerous times by the wind. It was of the same age as St Martin’s Cross.

the cross of st john outside iona abbey

Last amended 27/06/2010
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