What is recorded here
The tower of St Clement's Church, Rodel is a castle, fort or tower in Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland. Perhaps it watched the sea for ships or warned the village when storms broke the horizon. Maybe its stones still hold the heat of hands that built it against the wind.
A named place photographed at this map point in Na h-Eileanan Siar.
The tower of St Clement's Church in Rodel was built in the 15th century, likely by the powerful Clan Donald, who held the area during the medieval period. It is important as a fine example of late medieval ecclesiastical architecture and as a historical landmark within the Hebrides.
Places near here
Crucifix in St Clement's Church, RodelChurch, cross or graveyard · 1 yd
Harris, Rodel, St Clement's Church, Sheela-na-gigSheela Na Gig (medieval) · 11 yd
Carved stone in St Clement's Church, RodelChurch, cross or graveyard · 11 yd
Macleod Tomb, RodelAncient tomb or cairn · 11 yd
St Clement's Church towerCastle, fort or tower · 11 yd
Climbing the Tower of St Clement's ChurchCastle, fort or tower · 24 yd
Memorial plaque in mausoleum, St Clement's, RodelHeritage place · 34 yd
Loch RoghadailBay · 410 yd
Corr-eileanIslet · 568 yd
Borosdale BayBay · 743 yd
BhalaighIslet · 854 yd
BhoiseabhalMountain / peak · 2.5 miOther information
Photo: Alan Reid · CC BY-SA 2.0