Medieval Scottish Chapel

This is Keills Chapel on the west coast of Scotland.
It dates back to the 12th or 13th century. The cross outside is a modern cross to replace the "High Cross of Keills" which has been brought inside the chapel, along with medieval warrior grave slabs, to protect them from the weather.
This is obviously not a grand religious building but a typical West Highland Medieval Chapel. ( the roof is modern to protect the interior )
The water behind is Loch na Cille and behind that is the "Island of Danna"

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Wonderful ! thanks for sharing , I love the modesty of these small religious meting places.

Great shot. It must be amazing to live in a country with such rich history. Wow!

I love the first shot, but all are technically very good and interesting.

lomond wrote:
This is Keills Chapel on the west coast of Scotland.
It dates back to the 12th or 13th century. The cross outside is a modern cross to replace the "High Cross of Keills" which has been brought inside the chapel, along with medieval warrior grave slabs, to protect them from the weather.
This is obviously not a grand religious building but a typical West Highland Medieval Chapel. ( the roof is modern to protect the interior )
The water behind is Loch na Cille and behind that is the "Island of Danna"

The following image includes the "High Cross of Keills" which dates back to the 8th century.
The top arm of the cross shows an angel stepping on a serpent.
the left and right arms show two lions kissing Daniels face.
If anyone is interested I can upload a detailed crop.

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Finally some warrior grave slabs, which some books like to portray as Templar ( which they are not ).

Good work Cameron,thanks for sharing and all the info.

Great Shot. Your country has such a rich history and rugged landscapes that it makes it a photographers heaven.
Brings back fond memories of my trip there this summer. Will have to plan another trip to see places like this.

Wayne

All the greenery brings life to an otherwise monochrome looking picture, and I mean this in a good way. Very cool!

Great shots lomond! Thank you for sharing and for the background information!

KAC

Nice! The fiirst one especially, I like the way you processed it.

Very nice! I've never seen medieval warrior grave slabs... Thanks for sharing those!

Pamela

Super! I love the first one, though all are excellent

Wonderful photos and information, Cameron.
Yes, I would very much like to see a detailed crop of the High Cross of Keills.

Beautiful documentary. Thanks for sharing. !!

This is most interesting. Thanks for posting. I'd like to see the detailed crop as well.

Thanks for all the kind replies.

Skip & Tupe, this is the detail of the High Cross.

General description:
High Cross of Keills;
Centre of cross head: boss and spiral decoration
Top arm of cross: an angel, standing on a serpent , and 2 small animals.
Lower arm of cross: a figure, hand raised in blessing, holding a book
Left and right arms: 2 beasts licking face of saint (Daniel in the lion's den, Old Testament. Book of Daniel 6:18 )
Top of shaft: Diagonal key pattern
Middle of shaft: 4 beasts on interlaced background
Lower shaft: spiral decoration

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