MHG52555 - Possible site of St Maelrubha's Chapel
Summary
There is a strong local tradition of an early medieval chapel or cell connected with St Maelrubha in the Lochcarron area. Several possible locations have been identified.
Type and Period (3)
- CELL (Early Medieval - 561 AD to 1057 AD)
- CHAPEL (Early Medieval - 561 AD to 1057 AD)
- CHURCH (Early Medieval - 561 AD to 1057 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
There is a strong local tradition that there was an early church site, possibly founded by St Maelrubha, in the Lochcarron area. Watson (1904) identifies a possible location around Eas An Temapuil (waterfall of the church/temple). A nearby burn is known as Allt an-t-Sagairt (burn of the priest). There is also a tradition linking this early chapel to Lochcarron Church. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 93 41 (4404m by 965m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG94SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | LOCHCARRON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
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