MHG48907 - Settlement - Isleornsay
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Type and Period (1)
- VILLAGE (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Eilean Iarmain Site of an ancient religous site (Eilean Dhiarmaid - Diarmid's isle) with a village (also known as Isle Ornsay after the offshore island) founded in the early 19th century. The anchorage - where Flora Macdonald was taken captive on the frigate Unicorn in 1746, before being sent to the Tower of London - became an important fishing harbour, commercial centre and steamer stop. It is reached by the last hump-backed bridge still in use in Skye. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 70169 12436 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG71SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SLEAT |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/275887 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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