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Kilchoan, General
Village (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Kilchoan, General
Classification Village (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 107100
Site Number NM46SE 15
NGR NM 48 63
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/107100
- Council Highland
- Parish Ardnamurchan
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Lochaber
- Former County Argyll
Kilchoan Described in the late 16th century as the principal 'dwelling toun of the Superior of that Countrie', Kilchoan bears no evidence today of a stronghold, although there is a curious mound at OS 776991. An Early Christian site, it has two burial grounds, the earlier marking the site of a late medieval chapel (only the font survives). Here are two Early Christian stones and some late medieval grave slabs, one, probably carved locally in the 16th century, depicting a hunting scene, galley and archer beneath a triangular head. Re-erected in the later (Protestant) circular enclosure is a fine Celtic cross, probably 15th century, with a uniquely shaped head and carved sword.
Taken from "Western Seaboard: An Illustrated Architectural Guide", by Mary Miers, 2008. Published by the Rutland Press http://www.rias.org.uk
