St Cormack [St Cormac] Chapel, Illen More

Category

Library Item

Item no

15038

Title

St Cormack [St Cormac] Chapel, Illen More [Eilean Mòr] Knapdale

Description

The view from within a tall, vaulted building towards two arched windows. The window on the right has small step leading up to a pointed arch-shaped opening. On the left the window is carved in the shape of a short-necked bottle. The building is derelict, with fallen masonry scattered on the floor, and pieces of the external wall have fallen away.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1815

Size

22.5 x 18 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Item is dated 29 July 1833. St. Cormac's Chapel is located on a small island off the West coast of the Knapdale Peninsula. Believed to have been built in the 12th century it is now semi-derelict. An early medieval carved cross stands in the grounds and is believed to be the burial ground of St. Cormac.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Arches

Homes > Derelict buildings and excavation sites > Ruins

Places > Scotland > Argyll and Bute

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Religion > Religious facilities > Chapels

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