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==Stone crosses== | ==Stone crosses== | ||
[[File:Iona Abbey Celtic Cross.jpg|thumb|Celtic Cross in the Abbey museum on Iona.<ref>[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Iona_Abbey_Celtic_Cross.jpg]</ref>]] | |||
Stone crosses, both standing and lying, were used to mark graves in the Iona monastery. Large stone crosses were also erected, perhaps to broadcast key Christian messages, particularly in 800–1000. Their design reflected precious metal crosses. Some were carved from stone imported 50 miles by boat from Loch Sween. | Stone crosses, both standing and lying, were used to mark graves in the Iona monastery. Large stone crosses were also erected, perhaps to broadcast key Christian messages, particularly in 800–1000. Their design reflected precious metal crosses. Some were carved from stone imported 50 miles by boat from Loch Sween. | ||