What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Iona, St Matthew's Cross as Cross (early Medieval), Cross Base (early Medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
St Matthew's Cross on Iona is associated with early Christian activity on the island, traditionally linked to St Columba and the spread of Christianity in Scotland. The cross and its base are thought to date from the early medieval period, reflecting the island's significance as a religious and monastic centre.
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Places near here
Iona, St John's CrossCross (early Medieval) · 9 yd
Iona, Iona AbbeyCoin Hoard (silver)(10th Century) · 10 yd
Iona AbbeyNo Class (event) (20th Century) · 73 yd
Iona, Tigh-an-easbuigHouse (17th Century) · 121 yd
MacLean’s CrossWayside cross · 315 yd
IonaNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 398 yd
St Ronan's BayBay · 467 yd
Port an DiseartBay · 514 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 644 yd
Dùn ÌMountain / peak · 850 yd
Liath EileanIslet · 1260 yd
Tràigh BhànBeach / strand · 1434 yd