Iona Marble Quarry

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Iona marble quarry.

It may have been worked as early as 1745 by the earl of breadalbane when he founded the marble and slate company of netherlorn. A number of coves and beaches towards the south of the island contain small pebbles of iona marble polished for aeons by. From st columba s bay in the south to the white strand of the monks in the north many places have their stories to tell. It seems appropriate to add to this website a section about the legendary stone called iona marble whose source is a unique small geological outcrop near the south end of the island this beautiful green and white local stone has been highly revered since prehistoric times.

Sacred religious sites in iona. The duke of argyll purchased and polished a piece of this marble in 1693 and there is evidence that the high altar of the medieval abbey church was made of iona marble. The quarry was however worked out by about 1918 and what remains are the unusable huge blocks of granite that were hewn by hand. Ancient ruins in iona.

The marble quarry is a place where you can allow your imagination free rein. Hotels near iona nunnery. Historic environment scotland is responsible for designating sites and places at the national level. Iona with its beauty and white sand beaches has a time and place for everyone.

All things to do in iona. The quarry was first officially opened in the late 1700s by the duke of argyll but did not operate for long because the marble was difficult to extract and. Iona marble quary see 14 traveller reviews 6 candid photos and great deals for iona uk at tripadvisor. Hotels near port ban beach.

Points of interest landmarks. The old machinery was abandoned when the quarry closed in around 1918 and stands silently a testament to a time gone by. Historic sites in iona. Iona marble quarry the remains of a marble quarrying enterprise can be seen in a small bay on the south east shore of iona.

The big saw dominates the ruins and although rusted and now silent it strikes awe into the soul when one wonders how it got there with the limited. 42 the quarry is the source of iona marble a beautiful translucent green and white stone much used in brooches and other jewellery. Sights landmarks in iona. From dunbhuirg the iron age fort to the marble quarry worked even in the 20th century.