What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Garvellachs, Eileach An Naoimh as Cross (early Medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1km. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Eileach An Naoimh, also known as the Isle of the Saints, is associated with early Christian monastic activity and is linked to Saint Columba, who is said to have visited the island in the 6th century. The site is traditionally connected with holy wells and pilgrimage practices, reflecting its significance in Scottish Celtic Christian heritage.
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Places near here
Garvellachs, Eileach An NaoimhBurial Ground(s) (early Medieval), Chapel (11th Century) - (12th Century), Church (medieval), Cruck Framed Barn (18th Century) - (19th Century), Cultivation Remains (post Medieval), Farmstead (post Medieval), Holy Well (medieval)(possible), Leacht(s) (ea · 790 yd
Eileach an NaoimhIsland · 977 yd
Sgeir nam MaragIslet · 1.4 mi
GarvellachsGeneral View (21st Century) · 2.1 mi
Port nan UrrachannBay · 3.7 mi
Creag an EasCliff · 3.7 mi
Scarba, Port Nan UrrachannShieling Hut(s) (post Medieval) · 3.7 mi
Eilean Dubh BeagBuilding (period Unassigned) · 3.8 mi
Dùn a' GhaillMountain / peak · 3.9 mi
Cruach ScarbaMountain / peak · 4.2 mi
Nancy: Black Mill Bay, Luing, Sound of LuingSloop (19th Century) · 5.7 mi
Uamh BhreacainCave · 5.9 mi