Inside the grounds of the roofless Kildalton Church you will find Islay's most famous treasure, the 9th century High Cross of Kildalton, hewn from a single slab of local stone and a masterpiece of stone carving.
The style of the Cross is closely related to those found on Iona and must have been carved on Islay by a stonemason from Iona. This style of cross with a ring around the top cross is sometimes known as a Celtic Cross or High Cross and strengthens the stone arms of the cross.
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