What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Islay, Bowmore, Kilennan as Chapel (early Medieval) - (medieval)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Linked to Saint Kieran (Cillian), this site is associated with early Christian worship in the region, though specific cures or traditions connected to the well or chapel are not well documented. The name "Kilennan" derives from "Cill Easain," meaning "church of Easan," suggesting a long-standing ecclesiastical tradition.
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Places near here
Islay, KilennanCorn Drying Kiln(s) (period Unassigned), Township (period Unassigned) · 233 yd
Islay, Allt Na Tri-dailShieling Hut (post Medieval)(possible) · 1442 yd
Dùn NosebridgeArchaeological place · 1.7 mi
Islay, TallantNatural Feature (period Unknown) · 2.0 mi
Cnoc DonnMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
Beinn ChùrlaichMountain / peak · 2.8 mi
John Francis Campbell MonumentMemorial · 3.5 mi
IslayIsland · 3.6 mi
Memorial to Dr Archibald McArthurMemorial · 3.9 mi
Unknown: Bowmore Harbour Entrance, Loch Indaal, Islay, AtlanticCraft (19th Century) · 4.2 mi
Bowmore DistilleryHeritage attraction · 4.2 mi
Emily: Islay House, Loch Indaal, Islay, AtlanticCraft (19th Century) · 4.4 mi