What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records North Uist, Carinish, Cnoc Na Croise Mor as Cross (early 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 St. Donnán of Eigg, this site is associated with early Christian pilgrimage and monastic traditions in the Western Isles. Local folklore suggests the area was a place of spiritual significance, possibly connected to the martyrdom or veneration of the saint, though specific cures or rituals at the well are not well documented.
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Places near here
North Uist, Carinish, Teampull Na TrionaidBurial Ground (medieval), Church (14th Century), House (16th Century) · 163 yd
North Uist, Teampull Na TrionaidUnidentified Pottery (iron Age) · 169 yd
The ruins of Trinity Temple (Teampull na Trianaid)Old home or work place · 179 yd
North Uist, Carinish Parish ChurchChurch (19th Century) · 283 yd
Eilean nan CàrnanIslet · 1.1 mi
Mini sometime island off Baile SearIsland · 1.1 mi
Beinn na CoilleMountain / peak · 1.6 mi
CraonabhalMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Stony beach Baile SearBeach · 2.0 mi
'Busy' beach at Baile SearBeach · 2.1 mi
Òban na CurraBay · 2.1 mi