What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Islay, Loch Finlaggan, Eilean Mor as Findspot (19th Century), Font (medieval)(possible), Basin (stone)(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 the ancient ecclesiastical and political site of Finlaggan, the well or basin may be associated with Saint Columba's influence in the region, given the historical presence of early Christian activity on Islay. Local tradition suggests the site may have been used for baptismal or healing rituals, though specific folklore or saintly associations remain undocumented.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Islay, Loch Finlaggan, Eilean Mor, ChapelBurial Ground (medieval), Chapel (medieval), Cross (medieval), Cross Base (medieval), Grave Slab(s) (medieval) · 15 yd
The ChapelVisitor information · 18 yd
Eilean MòrIslet · 37 yd
Great HallRuins · 49 yd
Finlaggan and 1494Visitor information · 57 yd
Islay, Loch FinlagganMidden (period Unassigned) · 142 yd
Eilean na ComhairleIslet · 146 yd
Islay, Loch Finlaggan, Eilean Na ComhairleBuilding(s) (medieval), Hall House (medieval)(possible), Midden (period Unassigned), Polished Axehead (stone)(period Unknown), Unidentified Flint(s) (flint)(period Unassigned) · 148 yd
Finlaggan Raised Walkway MemorialMemorial · 175 yd
Cnoc AbhailMountain / peak · 2.1 mi
Beinn na HeraibhMountain / peak · 2.4 mi
Caol Ila DistilleryHeritage attraction · 2.8 mi