What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records South Uist, Howmore as Chapel (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Linked to a medieval chapel, the site may have been associated with local Gaelic Christian traditions, possibly connected to Saint Ronan or other early Scottish saints venerated in the Western Isles. Holy wells and chapels in the area often served as focal points for healing rituals and seasonal festivals.
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Places near here
South Uist, Howmore, 146Cottage (period Unassigned) · 39 yd
South Uist, HowmoreThatched Cottage (19th Century) · 57 yd
Tobha Mor Ancient ChapelsVisitor information · 107 yd
South Uist, Howmore, Caibeal Nan SagairtBurial Aisle (16th Century)(possible), Chapel (medieval) · 118 yd
South Uist, Howmore, Parish ChurchChurch (19th Century), Mound (period Unknown)(possible) · 154 yd
Memorial to Roderick McLean, MDHeritage place · 166 yd
Tracks on the beachBeach · 900 yd
Beach, HowmoreBeach · 978 yd
Donald Macintyre MemorialMemorial · 1.6 mi
Island in Loch DruidibegIsland · 2.1 mi
Low-lying rocky islandIsland · 2.1 mi
Loch Druidibeg from an unnamed hillMountain or hill · 2.3 mi