What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Islay, Ballitarsin as Chapel (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Linked to Saint Blaise, the holy well at Ballitarsin on Islay was traditionally visited for the cure of throat ailments and skin conditions. The site reflects a medieval Christian tradition of healing wells associated with saints, often incorporating pre-Christian ritual practices.
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Places near here
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Islay, StarchmillSquare Barrow (iron Age) · 1271 yd
Islay, GrobollsFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 1.0 mi
John Francis Campbell MonumentMemorial · 1.2 mi
Islay, Bridgend, St Columba's Episcopal ChurchChurch (late 19th Century) (1888) · 1.2 mi
Memorial to Dr Archibald McArthurMemorial · 1.4 mi
Cnoc DonnMountain / peak · 1.6 mi
IslayIsland · 2.0 mi
Emily: Islay House, Loch Indaal, Islay, AtlanticCraft (19th Century) · 2.1 mi
Unknown: Bowmore Harbour Entrance, Loch Indaal, Islay, AtlanticCraft (19th Century) · 2.6 mi
Beinn ChùrlaichMountain / peak · 2.6 mi
Bowmore DistilleryHeritage attraction · 2.7 miOther information
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