Iona Nunnery

The Iona Nunnery ( German: Iona Nunnery ) is a former monastery on the Scottish Hebridean island of Iona. It is located on the east coast of the island opposite the Isle of Mull near the Iona Abbey. In 1971, the Iona Nunnery was inducted into the Scottish lists of monuments in the highest category A.

History

The monastery was founded in either 1207 or 1208. It was dedicated to either the Virgin Mary or the saints Oranna and was, according to information provided by the Holy See to the Augustinian order and not as is sometimes claimed the Benedictine Order. 1574 was the Head from the lands, which is why it appears conclusively that the monastery was abandoned at this time. In 1923, parts of the ruins have been restored. Here, four silver spoons, and fragments of a golden band were found. On the site of numerous sculptures and worked stones have been found.

Description

The buildings consist of large broken stone, which was installed in a layer of masonry. The church is now largely expired. She had a separate altar area and was lit by lancet windows. The aisle was separated by arcades. In the east, joined a small chapel, which concluded with a vaulted ceiling. In addition, there was another room. The preserved ruins complete with slate-roofed gable roofs. Of the other buildings of the plant the foundations of today are at best still preserved.