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This effigy represents an unnamed warrior fully equipped for war. 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.
Title
Grave Slab of an Unknown Warrior or Chieftain
Date
14th–15th C
Medium
stone
Measurements
H 198 x W 56 x D (?) cm
Accession number
IONA208
Acquisition method
on loan from Scottish Ministers
Work type
Sculpture
Iona Abbey
Isle of Iona, Argyll and Bute PA76 6SQ Scotland
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