Island Davaar
Findspot, Quern
Site Name Island Davaar
Classification Findspot, Quern
Canmore ID 38786
Site Number NR72SE 3
NGR NR 75 20
NGR Description NR c. 75 20
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/38786
- Council Argyll And Bute
- Parish Campbeltown
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Argyll And Bute
- Former County Argyll
NR72SE 3 c. 75 20.
A quern with a carved cross, found on Davaar Island (NR 75 20) is now in Campbeltown Museum. The fact that the island is named from St Barr (dated circa 610) and was recorded as 'Insula de Sanctbarr' in 1507 may have some relevance.
W J Watson 1926; Information from D Colville 1960.
