Grave slab - Lachlan
This effigy of a warrior is shown in an unusual pose drawing his sword. His feet rest on a hound, with an Angel at each shoulder. A Latin inscription on the pillow translates '...of Lachan….and Mael- Sechlainn O'Cuinn, mason, fashioned it'. It is possible this is the grave of Lachan MacLean. The same carver signed a fine cross at Oransay Priory in the late 1400s. One of a group of later monuments with swirling leaves, mainly found in Islay and Kintyre.
Originally from the Reilig Odráin burial ground near Iona Abbey. This was a favoured burial place near the remains of saints where monks would say prayers for the souls of the dead.
Details
- Date Made
- 14th century-15th century
- Dimensions
- 2150 x 670 x 345mm
- Material
- Stone/BM Inorganic
- Time Period
- Medieval
- Property Information
- Iona Abbey
- Object Number
- IONA211
- Access Status
- Display