What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Barnakill as Cross Incised Rock (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.
Barnakill is associated with St Killian (Cillian), an Irish monk and missionary active in Scotland during the 7th century. The site may have been a place of pilgrimage or prayer, reflecting early Christian traditions linked to saints known for their healing and spiritual influence.
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Places near here
Crinan Canal, Dunardry Locks, Dunardry BridgeBridge (period Unassigned) · 419 yd
Crinan Canal, Dunardry Lock No.11Lock (post Medieval) · 423 yd
Crinan Canal, Dunardry Locks, GeneralGeneral View (period Unassigned) · 426 yd
BarnakillEnclosure (period Unknown) · 496 yd
Dunadd FortHeritage attraction · 1.6 mi
Carved in StoneVisitor information · 1.6 mi
Dunadd FarmNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.7 mi
Crinan FerryBurial (prehistoric), Cave(s) (period Unassigned), Beaker (prehistoric) · 1.9 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 1.9 mi
CrinanCave (period Unassigned) · 2.3 mi
Sgeireag GaibhreIslet · 2.5 mi
Loch CrinanBay · 2.7 mi