Barr Iola
Enclosure (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Barr Iola
Classification Enclosure (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 39973
Site Number NR98SW 15
NGR NR 9383 8284
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Argyll And Bute
- Parish Kilfinan
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Argyll And Bute
- Former County Argyll
NR98SW 15 9383 8284
NR 9386 8282. A rectangular structure outlined by walls, 5'6" wide, with rounded corners, and heavily kerbed on both sides, is situated on a green terrace S of NR98NW 2. The overall dimensions are 45' N-S by 26'. Further S are vaguely outlined circular foundations and stone alignments.
F Newall 1912.
Knight alleges that these foundations may be those of an early Celtic chapel.
G A F Knight 1937.
NR 9383 8284: The sub-rectangular enclosure utilises outcrop on the W whilst the S side is open-ended. It is possibly a stock enclosure and is of unknown age. No other structures were located.
Visited by OS (D W R), 9 November 1972.
A rectangular, stone-walled enclosure with an open south end measures externally 11.0m N-S by 7.5m. The stone wall is 1.3m wide and 0.2m high. This enclosure, although of uncertain age and purpose, does not represent the remains of a Celtic chapel.
Visited by OS (T R G), 15 December 1976.
