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Kildalton Cross

Kildalton
Port Ellen
Isle of Islay
PA42

Kildalton Cross is the finest intact High Cross in Scotland carved in the late eighth century, from the local blue stone.

The Biblical scene on the front include the Virgin and Child and David and the Lion. On the back are animals and carved bosses.

This site is managed by Historic Scotland.



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Directions

On the island of Islay, two miles east north east of Port Ellen

Kildalton Cross Postcode for SatNav: PA42

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