Tomb at Oronsay Priory

Tombstone in the Chappel at Oransay drawn by James Miller after a sketch taken in 1772. One of a number of distinctive Celtic tomb slabs at Oronsay Priory. Oronsay is a small Hebridian Island close to Colonsay. It has a ruined medieval Augustinian priory. This relief is of a soldier in full armour with sword. His head rests on a pillow decorated with an angel and a figure at prayer. There are also several figures at his foot.

Drawings of, & notes on, gallóglaich by Ian Heath - based on this tomb.

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