Place record MHG9152 - Possible site of monastic settlement, Priest Island

Summary

It has been conjectured that there are the remains of some kind of ecclesiastical structure on the island. No evidence of this has been found.

Location

Grid reference NB 923 021 (point) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NB90SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish LOCHBROOM

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'The outermost member of the Summer Isles is named "Priest Island" and on it are the remains of…some kind of ecclesiastical edifice.'
Aliquis 1893. <1>

The present building remains on Priest Island (see NB90NW 1) show no evidence of an ecclesiastical origin.
Visited by OS (E G) 28 May 1962.

The reference in <1> undoubtedly refers to one of the ruined buildings on the west side of the island that are depicted on the 1st edition map. See also the reference to a "hermitage" in MHG9123. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Publication/Volume: Aliquis. 1893. Guide to Loch Broom. 20.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.

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Record last edited

Apr 23 2010 11:57AM

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