MHG458 - Cave, Uamha Thuill
Summary
Cave traditionally associated with St Columba containing water that is said to possess healing powers.
Type and Period (1)
- CAVE (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
See assoc. docs. File (photos).
J Aitken : 14/03/02.
Uamha Thuill is a limestone cave at NM 5381 7101. The name and tradition are still known locally.
Visited by OS (N K B) 12 June 1970.
Uamha Thuill, a cave on the shore less than a mile E of Kilmory (names: NM 5020 7300), is traditionally associated with St. Columba, the saint having used the water dripping from the roof into a natural basin for baptism. It was supposed to have healing powers, and was visited by sick people, who left offerings beside the basin.
M E M Donaldson 1923.
Cultural Associations:
Cave traditionally associated with St Columba containing water that is said to possess healing powers (1).
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 5381 7101 (30m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM57SW |
| Civil Parish | ARDNAMURCHAN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/22359 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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