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Kilmory Oib
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Site/Artefact
Kilmory Oib
Type
Cross Marked Stone
Site
Number
National Grid
Reference
1780 East
6902 North
Map (
1:25000)
Ordnance Survey Explorer No
358
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Excavation Details
Not Available
Description
This stone stands beside a well
surrounded by ruins of the former township of
Kilmory. The west face is carved with a cross with
double transom, 2 pairs of birds, 2 discs and at
least 4 animals. Carvings on the east face, which
are contemporary, depict a simple outline
cross.
This simple stone with carvings on both sides
(the one seen here is the E face) is positioned
just beside a (holy?) well. One of the ruins of the
later settlement of Kilmory Oib can be seen in the
distance. We cannot be certain about the meaning of
the name 'Kilmory'. Depending on the stress pattern
of the original pronunciation, it could mean
'Church of Mary' or 'Church of Saint
Maelrubha'.
Access/Ownership
This site is easily accessed by a forest walk
leading off from the Tayvallich-Crinan road.
References
- RCAHMS Argyll vol. 7, no. 78
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