Ardnamurchan, Uamha Thuill
Cave (Period Unassigned), Naust (Period Unassigned)(Possible)
Site Name Ardnamurchan, Uamha Thuill
Classification Cave (Period Unassigned), Naust (Period Unassigned)(Possible)
Alternative Name(s) Kilmory
Canmore ID 22359
Site Number NM57SW 1
NGR NM 5381 7101
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/22359
- Council Highland
- Parish Ardnamurchan
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Lochaber
- Former County Argyll
NM57SW 1 5381 7101.
Uamha Thuill, a cave on the shore less than a mile E of Kilmory (names: NM 5020 7300), is traditionally associated with St. Columba, the saint having used the water dripping from the roof into a natural basin for baptism. It was supposed to have healing powers, and was visited by sick people, who left offerings beside the basin.
M E M Donaldson 1923.
Uamha Thuill is a limestone cave at NM 5381 7101. The name and tradition are still known locally.
Visited by OS (N K B) 12 June 1970.
