
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Colonsay, the Strand as Sanctuary Marker(s) (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Colonsay, the Strand is associated with medieval sanctuary traditions, likely linked to the practice of seeking refuge in holy places. The site reflects the broader Scottish and Christian tradition of sacred spaces offering protection and penitential retreats.
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Places near here
Colonsay, Garvard, FarmFarmstead (post Medieval) · 1200 yd
Port a' ChapuillBay · 1418 yd
Leaba MhòrMountain / peak · 1470 yd
Dùn ChollaArchaeological place · 1577 yd
Colonsay,teampull A' GhlinneBurial Cairn (medieval) - (post Medieval)(possible), Burial Ground (medieval) - (post Medieval)(possible), Chapel (medieval) · 1630 yd
Tràigh nam BàrcBeach / strand · 1.1 mi
Port na h-AthaBay · 1.3 mi
Beinn OronsayMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
Oronsay, Seal CottageCottage (post Medieval) · 1.4 mi
Oronsay PrioryHeritage attraction · 1.5 mi
Eilean GhaoideamalIsland · 1.9 mi
Queen's Bay / Loch StaosnaigBeach / strand · 2.3 miOther information
Photo: Tom Richardson · CC BY-SA 2.0