Monument record MHG2598 - Cross, Lochan A'Chrois
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 2860 1269 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH21SE |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | URQUHART AND GLENMORISTON |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Full Description
Area: NH 286127 The great sanctuary in the parish was at An Abait - The Abbey - lying between Ballintombuy (NH 2813) and Dulchriechard (2912) in Glenmoriston. The Abbey consisted of an island in the small tarn of Lochan-a' Chrois - the Lochlet of the Cross - and the surrounding land extending from Tomchraskie (NH 2512) to Tomnacroich and from Mam-a'-Chrois (2607) to Ruigh- a'Chrois - bounds said to have been indicated at one time by crosses. The district was probably the 'Kirk Lands' of Glenmoriston, mentioned in 1572. According to tradition, the Abbey was respected as a sanctuary until a comparatively recent period. The right of sanctuary prevailed probably until the 14th century, when feudal baron courts were established.
W MacKay 1914
According to Mr. MacTavish, (Mr A MacTavish, Balintombuie, Glenmoriston) there is a tradition that a cross once stood on Lochan a'Chrois. No traces of the other crosses, which are said to have defined the limits of the sanctuary, could be found.
Visited by OS (N K B) 1 June 1964
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2460 Text/Publication/Volume: Mackay, W. 1914. Urquhart and Glenmoriston: olden times in a Highland parish. 2nd ed.. 460.
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Record last edited
Nov 15 2016 4:10PM
