[Gutenberg 63940] • The ecclesiastical architecture of Scotland from the earliest Christian times to the seventeenth century · vol. 1/3

Excerpt from Ecclesiastical Architecture of Scotland, Vol. 1: From the Earliest Christian Times to the Seventeenth Century

Of the former period abundant illustrations exist in the almost pre historic examples of Celtic structures of early Christian recluses, together with specimens of round towers and innumerable sculptured memorials and crosses, somewhat similar to those found in Ireland. These indicate the intimate connection which formerly existed with that country, whence Scotland derived her name, as well as her early instruction in religion.